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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416,618.16, 574,968.47 and 235,363.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416,618.16, 574,968.47 and 235,363.37 is: 324,821.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416,618.16 : 574,968.47 = 235,363.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416,618.16/574,968.47 = 235,363.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416,618.16x = 574,968.47 × 235,363.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416,618.16x = 135,326,512,691.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,326,512,691.29/416,618.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,821.44

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