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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417,158.80, 575,675.72 and 235,906.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417,158.80, 575,675.72 and 235,906.36 is: 325,548.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417,158.80 : 575,675.72 = 235,906.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417,158.80/575,675.72 = 235,906.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417,158.80x = 575,675.72 × 235,906.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417,158.80x = 135,805,563,645.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,805,563,645.58/417,158.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,548.84

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