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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417,124.71, 575,661.60 and 235,838.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417,124.71, 575,661.60 and 235,838.40 is: 325,473.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417,124.71 : 575,661.60 = 235,838.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417,124.71/575,661.60 = 235,838.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417,124.71x = 575,661.60 × 235,838.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417,124.71x = 135,763,110,685.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,763,110,685.44/417,124.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,473.67

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