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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,487.13, 571,992.23 and 235,639.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,487.13, 571,992.23 and 235,639.13 is: 325,181.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,487.13 : 571,992.23 = 235,639.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,487.13/571,992.23 = 235,639.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,487.13x = 571,992.23 × 235,639.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,487.13x = 134,783,749,173.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,783,749,173.10/414,487.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,181.99

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