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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415,191.58, 572,966.14 and 233,905.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415,191.58, 572,966.14 and 233,905.68 is: 322,790.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,191.58 : 572,966.14 = 233,905.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,191.58/572,966.14 = 233,905.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,191.58x = 572,966.14 × 233,905.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,191.58x = 134,020,034,593.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,020,034,593.68/415,191.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,790.83

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