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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417,178.20, 575,702.44 and 235,925.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417,178.20, 575,702.44 and 235,925.71 is: 325,575.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417,178.20 : 575,702.44 = 235,925.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417,178.20/575,702.44 = 235,925.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417,178.20x = 575,702.44 × 235,925.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417,178.20x = 135,823,006,905.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,823,006,905.73/417,178.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,575.51

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