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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417,154.51, 575,637.79 and 235,841.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417,154.51, 575,637.79 and 235,841.27 is: 325,440.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417,154.51 : 575,637.79 = 235,841.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417,154.51/575,637.79 = 235,841.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417,154.51x = 575,637.79 × 235,841.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417,154.51x = 135,759,147,453.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,759,147,453.59/417,154.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,440.92

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