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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415,170.39, 572,932.49 and 233,940.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415,170.39, 572,932.49 and 233,940.68 is: 322,836.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,170.39 : 572,932.49 = 233,940.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,170.39/572,932.49 = 233,940.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,170.39x = 572,932.49 × 233,940.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,170.39x = 134,032,215,134.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,032,215,134.99/415,170.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,836.65

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