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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416,811.42, 575,194.37 and 235,511.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416,811.42, 575,194.37 and 235,511.55 is: 325,002.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416,811.42 : 575,194.37 = 235,511.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416,811.42/575,194.37 = 235,511.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416,811.42x = 575,194.37 × 235,511.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416,811.42x = 135,464,916,452.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,464,916,452.42/416,811.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,002.89

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