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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415,162.52, 572,848.08 and 233,835.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415,162.52, 572,848.08 and 233,835.68 is: 322,650.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,162.52 : 572,848.08 = 233,835.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,162.52/572,848.08 = 233,835.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,162.52x = 572,848.08 × 233,835.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,162.52x = 133,952,320,323.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,952,320,323.49/415,162.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,650.32

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