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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416,620.98, 574,972.35 and 235,366.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416,620.98, 574,972.35 and 235,366.19 is: 324,825.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416,620.98 : 574,972.35 = 235,366.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416,620.98/574,972.35 = 235,366.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416,620.98x = 574,972.35 × 235,366.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416,620.98x = 135,329,048,499.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,329,048,499.99/416,620.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,825.33

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