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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417,291.04, 575,854.82 and 235,996.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417,291.04, 575,854.82 and 235,996.17 is: 325,670.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417,291.04 : 575,854.82 = 235,996.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417,291.04/575,854.82 = 235,996.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417,291.04x = 575,854.82 × 235,996.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417,291.04x = 135,899,529,541.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,899,529,541.59/417,291.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,670.85

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