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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417,382.80, 575,988.21 and 236,090.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417,382.80, 575,988.21 and 236,090.82 is: 325,805.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417,382.80 : 575,988.21 = 236,090.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417,382.80/575,988.21 = 236,090.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417,382.80x = 575,988.21 × 236,090.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417,382.80x = 135,985,528,809.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,985,528,809.23/417,382.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,805.30

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