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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,482.88, 571,986.38 and 235,634.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,482.88, 571,986.38 and 235,634.88 is: 325,176.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,482.88 : 571,986.38 = 235,634.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,482.88/571,986.38 = 235,634.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,482.88x = 571,986.38 × 235,634.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,482.88x = 134,779,942,012.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,779,942,012.93/414,482.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,176.14

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