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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416,827.85, 575,214.92 and 235,535.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416,827.85, 575,214.92 and 235,535.88 is: 325,035.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416,827.85 : 575,214.92 = 235,535.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416,827.85/575,214.92 = 235,535.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416,827.85x = 575,214.92 × 235,535.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416,827.85x = 135,483,752,371.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,483,752,371.33/416,827.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,035.27

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