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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417,157.89, 575,690.03 and 235,865.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417,157.89, 575,690.03 and 235,865.93 is: 325,501.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417,157.89 : 575,690.03 = 235,865.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417,157.89/575,690.03 = 235,865.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417,157.89x = 575,690.03 × 235,865.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417,157.89x = 135,785,664,317.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,785,664,317.68/417,157.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,501.85

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