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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,517.50, 572,034.15 and 235,669.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,517.50, 572,034.15 and 235,669.50 is: 325,223.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,517.50 : 572,034.15 = 235,669.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,517.50/572,034.15 = 235,669.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,517.50x = 572,034.15 × 235,669.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,517.50x = 134,811,002,113.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,811,002,113.43/414,517.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,223.91

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