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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,490.13, 571,996.40 and 235,642.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,490.13, 571,996.40 and 235,642.13 is: 325,186.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,490.13 : 571,996.40 = 235,642.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,490.13/571,996.40 = 235,642.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,490.13x = 571,996.40 × 235,642.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,490.13x = 134,786,450,048.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,786,450,048.33/414,490.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,186.15

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