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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415,202.58, 572,861.04 and 233,851.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415,202.58, 572,861.04 and 233,851.14 is: 322,647.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,202.58 : 572,861.04 = 233,851.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,202.58/572,861.04 = 233,851.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,202.58x = 572,861.04 × 233,851.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,202.58x = 133,964,207,265.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,964,207,265.59/415,202.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,647.82

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