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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417,207.41, 575,757.55 and 235,946.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417,207.41, 575,757.55 and 235,946.45 is: 325,612.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417,207.41 : 575,757.55 = 235,946.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417,207.41/575,757.55 = 235,946.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417,207.41x = 575,757.55 × 235,946.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417,207.41x = 135,847,949,983.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,847,949,983.20/417,207.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,612.51

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