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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416,299.64, 574,604.42 and 235,117.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416,299.64, 574,604.42 and 235,117.62 is: 324,524.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416,299.64 : 574,604.42 = 235,117.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416,299.64/574,604.42 = 235,117.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416,299.64x = 574,604.42 × 235,117.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416,299.64x = 135,099,622,496.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,099,622,496.29/416,299.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,524.96

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