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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415,227.18, 573,015.39 and 233,941.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415,227.18, 573,015.39 and 233,941.89 is: 322,840.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,227.18 : 573,015.39 = 233,941.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,227.18/573,015.39 = 233,941.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,227.18x = 573,015.39 × 233,941.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,227.18x = 134,052,303,335.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,052,303,335.69/415,227.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,840.87

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