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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415,228.20, 573,070.50 and 233,975.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415,228.20, 573,070.50 and 233,975.40 is: 322,917.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,228.20 : 573,070.50 = 233,975.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,228.20/573,070.50 = 233,975.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,228.20x = 573,070.50 × 233,975.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,228.20x = 134,084,399,465.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,084,399,465.70/415,228.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,917.37

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