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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401,983.38, 602,186.72 and 233,149

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401,983.38, 602,186.72 and 233,149 is: 349,266.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401,983.38 : 602,186.72 = 233,149 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401,983.38/602,186.72 = 233,149/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401,983.38x = 602,186.72 × 233,149
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401,983.38x = 140,399,231,581.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,399,231,581.28/401,983.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,266.26

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