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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417,367.28, 575,966.87 and 236,075.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417,367.28, 575,966.87 and 236,075.31 is: 325,783.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417,367.28 : 575,966.87 = 236,075.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417,367.28/575,966.87 = 236,075.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417,367.28x = 575,966.87 × 236,075.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417,367.28x = 135,971,556,204.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,971,556,204.60/417,367.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,783.94

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