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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416,865.60, 575,272.08 and 235,636.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416,865.60, 575,272.08 and 235,636.20 is: 325,176.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416,865.60 : 575,272.08 = 235,636.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416,865.60/575,272.08 = 235,636.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416,865.60x = 575,272.08 × 235,636.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416,865.60x = 135,554,926,897.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,554,926,897.30/416,865.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,176.57

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