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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,480.24, 571,979.88 and 235,632.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,480.24, 571,979.88 and 235,632.24 is: 325,170.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,480.24 : 571,979.88 = 235,632.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,480.24/571,979.88 = 235,632.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,480.24x = 571,979.88 × 235,632.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,480.24x = 134,776,900,359.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,776,900,359.33/414,480.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,170.87

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