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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,485.63, 571,990.19 and 235,637.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,485.63, 571,990.19 and 235,637.63 is: 325,179.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,485.63 : 571,990.19 = 235,637.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,485.63/571,990.19 = 235,637.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,485.63x = 571,990.19 × 235,637.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,485.63x = 134,782,408,716.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,782,408,716.71/414,485.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,179.94

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