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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416,629.68, 574,984.36 and 235,374.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416,629.68, 574,984.36 and 235,374.88 is: 324,837.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416,629.68 : 574,984.36 = 235,374.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416,629.68/574,984.36 = 235,374.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416,629.68x = 574,984.36 × 235,374.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416,629.68x = 135,336,874,736.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,336,874,736.88/416,629.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,837.33

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