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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415,021.44, 572,731.92 and 236,173.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415,021.44, 572,731.92 and 236,173.44 is: 325,920.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,021.44 : 572,731.92 = 236,173.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,021.44/572,731.92 = 236,173.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,021.44x = 572,731.92 × 236,173.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,021.44x = 135,264,067,744.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,264,067,744.21/415,021.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,920.67

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