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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417,206.41, 575,756.17 and 235,945.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417,206.41, 575,756.17 and 235,945.45 is: 325,611.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417,206.41 : 575,756.17 = 235,945.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417,206.41/575,756.17 = 235,945.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417,206.41x = 575,756.17 × 235,945.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417,206.41x = 135,847,048,620.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,847,048,620.93/417,206.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,611.13

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