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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415,181.58, 572,832.05 and 233,830.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415,181.58, 572,832.05 and 233,830.08 is: 322,618.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,181.58 : 572,832.05 = 233,830.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,181.58/572,832.05 = 233,830.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,181.58x = 572,832.05 × 233,830.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,181.58x = 133,945,362,908.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,945,362,908.91/415,181.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,618.75

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