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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417,348.73, 575,941.28 and 236,056.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417,348.73, 575,941.28 and 236,056.76 is: 325,758.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417,348.73 : 575,941.28 = 236,056.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417,348.73/575,941.28 = 236,056.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417,348.73x = 575,941.28 × 236,056.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417,348.73x = 135,954,832,507.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,954,832,507.05/417,348.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,758.35

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