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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,481.24, 571,981.26 and 235,633.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,481.24, 571,981.26 and 235,633.24 is: 325,172.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,481.24 : 571,981.26 = 235,633.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,481.24/571,981.26 = 235,633.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,481.24x = 571,981.26 × 235,633.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,481.24x = 134,777,797,513.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,777,797,513.08/414,481.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,172.25

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