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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416,847.99, 575,223.53 and 233,101.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416,847.99, 575,223.53 and 233,101.72 is: 321,665.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416,847.99 : 575,223.53 = 233,101.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416,847.99/575,223.53 = 233,101.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416,847.99x = 575,223.53 × 233,101.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416,847.99x = 134,085,594,227.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,085,594,227.47/416,847.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,665.45

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