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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417,375.28, 575,977.89 and 236,083.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417,375.28, 575,977.89 and 236,083.31 is: 325,794.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417,375.28 : 575,977.89 = 236,083.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417,375.28/575,977.89 = 236,083.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417,375.28x = 575,977.89 × 236,083.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417,375.28x = 135,978,765,595.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,978,765,595.39/417,375.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,794.97

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