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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417,381.14, 575,985.96 and 236,089.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417,381.14, 575,985.96 and 236,089.16 is: 325,803.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417,381.14 : 575,985.96 = 236,089.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417,381.14/575,985.96 = 236,089.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417,381.14x = 575,985.96 × 236,089.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417,381.14x = 135,984,041,468.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,984,041,468.19/417,381.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,803.03

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