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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415,228.08, 572,896.23 and 233,876.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415,228.08, 572,896.23 and 233,876.64 is: 322,683.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,228.08 : 572,896.23 = 233,876.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,228.08/572,896.23 = 233,876.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,228.08x = 572,896.23 × 233,876.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,228.08x = 133,987,045,341.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,987,045,341.07/415,228.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,683.01

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