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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415,251.34, 573,009.24 and 233,992.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415,251.34, 573,009.24 and 233,992.78 is: 322,888.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,251.34 : 573,009.24 = 233,992.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,251.34/573,009.24 = 233,992.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,251.34x = 573,009.24 × 233,992.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,251.34x = 134,080,025,033.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,080,025,033.29/415,251.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,888.84

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