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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415,228.18, 573,016.77 and 233,942.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415,228.18, 573,016.77 and 233,942.89 is: 322,842.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,228.18 : 573,016.77 = 233,942.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,228.18/573,016.77 = 233,942.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,228.18x = 573,016.77 × 233,942.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,228.18x = 134,053,199,192.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,053,199,192.27/415,228.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,842.25

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