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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417,154.76, 575,638.13 and 235,841.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417,154.76, 575,638.13 and 235,841.52 is: 325,441.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417,154.76 : 575,638.13 = 235,841.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417,154.76/575,638.13 = 235,841.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417,154.76x = 575,638.13 × 235,841.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417,154.76x = 135,759,370,369.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,759,370,369.95/417,154.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,441.26

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