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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416,850.54, 575,276.31 and 235,570.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416,850.54, 575,276.31 and 235,570.02 is: 325,099.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416,850.54 : 575,276.31 = 235,570.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416,850.54/575,276.31 = 235,570.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416,850.54x = 575,276.31 × 235,570.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416,850.54x = 135,517,851,852.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,517,851,852.23/416,850.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,099.38

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