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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417,337.61, 575,938.94 and 236,045.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417,337.61, 575,938.94 and 236,045.99 is: 325,750.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417,337.61 : 575,938.94 = 236,045.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417,337.61/575,938.94 = 236,045.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417,337.61x = 575,938.94 × 236,045.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417,337.61x = 135,948,077,271.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,948,077,271.85/417,337.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,750.84

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