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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416,998.99, 575,487.85 and 235,712.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416,998.99, 575,487.85 and 235,712.40 is: 325,299.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416,998.99 : 575,487.85 = 235,712.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416,998.99/575,487.85 = 235,712.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416,998.99x = 575,487.85 × 235,712.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416,998.99x = 135,649,621,705.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,649,621,705.06/416,998.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,299.64

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