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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417,158.03, 575,689.41 and 235,897.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417,158.03, 575,689.41 and 235,897.07 is: 325,544.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417,158.03 : 575,689.41 = 235,897.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417,158.03/575,689.41 = 235,897.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417,158.03x = 575,689.41 × 235,897.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417,158.03x = 135,803,445,049.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,803,445,049.03/417,158.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,544.36

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