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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417,158.52, 575,690.10 and 235,897.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417,158.52, 575,690.10 and 235,897.57 is: 325,545.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417,158.52 : 575,690.10 = 235,897.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417,158.52/575,690.10 = 235,897.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417,158.52x = 575,690.10 × 235,897.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417,158.52x = 135,803,895,663.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,803,895,663.06/417,158.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,545.06

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