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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419,694.81, 579,151.12 and 235,961.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419,694.81, 579,151.12 and 235,961.70 is: 325,611.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419,694.81 : 579,151.12 = 235,961.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419,694.81/579,151.12 = 235,961.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419,694.81x = 579,151.12 × 235,961.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419,694.81x = 136,657,482,832.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,657,482,832.10/419,694.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,611.56

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