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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,972.93, 572,672.40 and 231,223.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,972.93, 572,672.40 and 231,223.92 is: 319,094.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,972.93 : 572,672.40 = 231,223.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,972.93/572,672.40 = 231,223.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,972.93x = 572,672.40 × 231,223.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,972.93x = 132,415,557,203.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,415,557,203.81/414,972.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,094.45

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