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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415,189.33, 572,963.03 and 233,903.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415,189.33, 572,963.03 and 233,903.43 is: 322,787.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,189.33 : 572,963.03 = 233,903.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,189.33/572,963.03 = 233,903.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,189.33x = 572,963.03 × 233,903.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,189.33x = 134,018,017,980.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,018,017,980.19/415,189.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,787.72

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