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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417,123.72, 575,660.24 and 235,837.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417,123.72, 575,660.24 and 235,837.42 is: 325,472.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417,123.72 : 575,660.24 = 235,837.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417,123.72/575,660.24 = 235,837.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417,123.72x = 575,660.24 × 235,837.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417,123.72x = 135,762,225,798.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,762,225,798.18/417,123.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,472.32

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