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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416,950.68, 575,383.08 and 235,638.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416,950.68, 575,383.08 and 235,638.66 is: 325,176.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416,950.68 : 575,383.08 = 235,638.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416,950.68/575,383.08 = 235,638.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416,950.68x = 575,383.08 × 235,638.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416,950.68x = 135,582,497,957.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,582,497,957.87/416,950.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,176.34

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