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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,819.66, 572,454.51 and 235,983.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,819.66, 572,454.51 and 235,983.18 is: 325,658.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,819.66 : 572,454.51 = 235,983.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,819.66/572,454.51 = 235,983.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,819.66x = 572,454.51 × 235,983.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,819.66x = 135,089,635,675.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,089,635,675.14/414,819.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,658.71

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