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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,491.13, 571,997.75 and 235,643.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,491.13, 571,997.75 and 235,643.13 is: 325,187.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,491.13 : 571,997.75 = 235,643.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,491.13/571,997.75 = 235,643.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,491.13x = 571,997.75 × 235,643.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,491.13x = 134,787,340,162.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,787,340,162.96/414,491.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,187.51

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