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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417,348.85, 575,941.45 and 236,056.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417,348.85, 575,941.45 and 236,056.88 is: 325,758.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417,348.85 : 575,941.45 = 236,056.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417,348.85/575,941.45 = 236,056.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417,348.85x = 575,941.45 × 236,056.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417,348.85x = 135,954,941,749.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,954,941,749.68/417,348.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,758.52

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