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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417,128.44, 575,629.74 and 235,837.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417,128.44, 575,629.74 and 235,837.24 is: 325,451.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417,128.44 : 575,629.74 = 235,837.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417,128.44/575,629.74 = 235,837.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417,128.44x = 575,629.74 × 235,837.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417,128.44x = 135,754,929,143.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,754,929,143.52/417,128.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,451.15

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