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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,486.24, 571,988.16 and 235,638.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,486.24, 571,988.16 and 235,638.24 is: 325,179.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,486.24 : 571,988.16 = 235,638.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,486.24/571,988.16 = 235,638.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,486.24x = 571,988.16 × 235,638.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,486.24x = 134,782,283,323.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,782,283,323.24/414,486.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,179.15

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