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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415,184.58, 572,956.47 and 233,898.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415,184.58, 572,956.47 and 233,898.71 is: 322,781.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,184.58 : 572,956.47 = 233,898.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,184.58/572,956.47 = 233,898.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,184.58x = 572,956.47 × 233,898.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,184.58x = 134,013,776,354.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,013,776,354.37/415,184.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,781.20

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