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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415,183.46, 572,834.63 and 233,831.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415,183.46, 572,834.63 and 233,831.95 is: 322,621.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,183.46 : 572,834.63 = 233,831.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,183.46/572,834.63 = 233,831.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,183.46x = 572,834.63 × 233,831.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,183.46x = 133,947,037,712.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,947,037,712.92/415,183.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,621.33

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