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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417,007.96, 575,464.72 and 235,713.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417,007.96, 575,464.72 and 235,713.52 is: 325,281.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417,007.96 : 575,464.72 = 235,713.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417,007.96/575,464.72 = 235,713.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417,007.96x = 575,464.72 × 235,713.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417,007.96x = 135,644,814,787.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,644,814,787.01/417,007.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,281.12

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