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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417,697.14, 576,284.85 and 236,391.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417,697.14, 576,284.85 and 236,391.06 is: 326,142.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417,697.14 : 576,284.85 = 236,391.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417,697.14/576,284.85 = 236,391.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417,697.14x = 576,284.85 × 236,391.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417,697.14x = 136,228,586,553.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,228,586,553.44/417,697.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,142.01

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