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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,737.52, 572,350.68 and 235,901.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,737.52, 572,350.68 and 235,901.04 is: 325,550.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,737.52 : 572,350.68 = 235,901.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,737.52/572,350.68 = 235,901.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,737.52x = 572,350.68 × 235,901.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,737.52x = 135,018,120,656.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,018,120,656.71/414,737.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,550.77

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