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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,490.62, 571,997.08 and 235,642.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,490.62, 571,997.08 and 235,642.62 is: 325,186.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,490.62 : 571,997.08 = 235,642.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,490.62/571,997.08 = 235,642.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,490.62x = 571,997.08 × 235,642.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,490.62x = 134,786,890,563.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,786,890,563.55/414,490.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,186.83

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