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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,536.40, 572,060.20 and 235,688.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,536.40, 572,060.20 and 235,688.40 is: 325,249.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,536.40 : 572,060.20 = 235,688.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,536.40/572,060.20 = 235,688.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,536.40x = 572,060.20 × 235,688.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,536.40x = 134,827,953,241.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,827,953,241.68/414,536.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,249.97

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