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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415,075.05, 572,833.42 and 231,326.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415,075.05, 572,833.42 and 231,326.08 is: 319,246.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,075.05 : 572,833.42 = 231,326.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,075.05/572,833.42 = 231,326.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,075.05x = 572,833.42 × 231,326.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,075.05x = 132,511,307,531.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,511,307,531.20/415,075.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,246.62

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