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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417,164.76, 575,652.96 and 235,895.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417,164.76, 575,652.96 and 235,895.22 is: 325,515.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417,164.76 : 575,652.96 = 235,895.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417,164.76/575,652.96 = 235,895.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417,164.76x = 575,652.96 × 235,895.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417,164.76x = 135,793,781,642.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,793,781,642.85/417,164.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,515.95

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