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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417,044.92, 575,530.68 and 235,746.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417,044.92, 575,530.68 and 235,746.04 is: 325,334.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417,044.92 : 575,530.68 = 235,746.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417,044.92/575,530.68 = 235,746.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417,044.92x = 575,530.68 × 235,746.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417,044.92x = 135,679,078,708.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,679,078,708.51/417,044.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,334.45

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