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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416,618.79, 574,969.33 and 235,363.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416,618.79, 574,969.33 and 235,363.99 is: 324,822.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416,618.79 : 574,969.33 = 235,363.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416,618.79/574,969.33 = 235,363.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416,618.79x = 574,969.33 × 235,363.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416,618.79x = 135,327,075,636.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,327,075,636.43/416,618.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,822.30

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