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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417,045.92, 575,532.06 and 235,747.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417,045.92, 575,532.06 and 235,747.04 is: 325,335.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417,045.92 : 575,532.06 = 235,747.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417,045.92/575,532.06 = 235,747.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417,045.92x = 575,532.06 × 235,747.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417,045.92x = 135,679,979,570.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,679,979,570.10/417,045.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,335.83

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