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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415,009.62, 572,715.22 and 233,724.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415,009.62, 572,715.22 and 233,724.63 is: 322,541.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,009.62 : 572,715.22 = 233,724.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,009.62/572,715.22 = 233,724.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,009.62x = 572,715.22 × 233,724.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,009.62x = 133,857,652,889.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,857,652,889.87/415,009.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,541.08

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