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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417,176.20, 575,699.68 and 235,923.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417,176.20, 575,699.68 and 235,923.72 is: 325,572.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417,176.20 : 575,699.68 = 235,923.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417,176.20/575,699.68 = 235,923.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417,176.20x = 575,699.68 × 235,923.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417,176.20x = 135,821,210,108.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,821,210,108.41/417,176.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,572.77

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