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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415,240.82, 572,994.77 and 233,982.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415,240.82, 572,994.77 and 233,982.26 is: 322,874.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,240.82 : 572,994.77 = 233,982.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,240.82/572,994.77 = 233,982.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,240.82x = 572,994.77 × 233,982.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,240.82x = 134,070,611,252.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,070,611,252.78/415,240.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,874.35

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