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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401,977.02, 554,687.19 and 232,265.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401,977.02, 554,687.19 and 232,265.82 is: 320,503.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401,977.02 : 554,687.19 = 232,265.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401,977.02/554,687.19 = 232,265.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401,977.02x = 554,687.19 × 232,265.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401,977.02x = 128,834,875,028.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,834,875,028.85/401,977.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,503.09

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