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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417,376.28, 575,979.27 and 236,084.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417,376.28, 575,979.27 and 236,084.31 is: 325,796.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417,376.28 : 575,979.27 = 236,084.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417,376.28/575,979.27 = 236,084.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417,376.28x = 575,979.27 × 236,084.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417,376.28x = 135,979,668,532.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,979,668,532.25/417,376.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,796.35

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