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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416,657.81, 574,985.09 and 235,428.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416,657.81, 574,985.09 and 235,428.41 is: 324,889.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416,657.81 : 574,985.09 = 235,428.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416,657.81/574,985.09 = 235,428.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416,657.81x = 574,985.09 × 235,428.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416,657.81x = 135,367,821,460.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,367,821,460.34/416,657.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,889.68

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