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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416,668.19, 575,048.76 and 235,391.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416,668.19, 575,048.76 and 235,391.78 is: 324,867.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416,668.19 : 575,048.76 = 235,391.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416,668.19/575,048.76 = 235,391.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416,668.19x = 575,048.76 × 235,391.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416,668.19x = 135,361,751,758.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,361,751,758.10/416,668.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,867.02

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