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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419,183.46, 578,471.51 and 235,396.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419,183.46, 578,471.51 and 235,396.52 is: 324,846.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419,183.46 : 578,471.51 = 235,396.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419,183.46/578,471.51 = 235,396.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419,183.46x = 578,471.51 × 235,396.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419,183.46x = 136,170,176,303.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,170,176,303.81/419,183.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,846.25

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