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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411,954.40, 617,931.60 and 235,007.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411,954.40, 617,931.60 and 235,007.20 is: 352,510.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411,954.40 : 617,931.60 = 235,007.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411,954.40/617,931.60 = 235,007.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411,954.40x = 617,931.60 × 235,007.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411,954.40x = 145,218,375,107.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,218,375,107.52/411,954.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,510.80

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