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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417,152.76, 575,635.37 and 235,839.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417,152.76, 575,635.37 and 235,839.52 is: 325,438.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417,152.76 : 575,635.37 = 235,839.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417,152.76/575,635.37 = 235,839.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417,152.76x = 575,635.37 × 235,839.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417,152.76x = 135,757,569,355.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,757,569,355.82/417,152.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,438.50

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