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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,971.73, 572,655.37 and 233,685.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,971.73, 572,655.37 and 233,685.90 is: 322,483.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,971.73 : 572,655.37 = 233,685.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,971.73/572,655.37 = 233,685.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,971.73x = 572,655.37 × 233,685.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,971.73x = 133,821,485,528.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,821,485,528.28/414,971.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,483.38

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