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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417,376.13, 575,979.05 and 236,084.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417,376.13, 575,979.05 and 236,084.15 is: 325,796.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417,376.13 : 575,979.05 = 236,084.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417,376.13/575,979.05 = 236,084.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417,376.13x = 575,979.05 × 236,084.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417,376.13x = 135,979,526,467.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,979,526,467.22/417,376.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,796.13

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