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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,777.68, 555,832.40 and 230,751.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402,777.68, 555,832.40 and 230,751.34 is: 318,436.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,777.68 : 555,832.40 = 230,751.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,777.68/555,832.40 = 230,751.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,777.68x = 555,832.40 × 230,751.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,777.68x = 128,259,071,115.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,259,071,115.42/402,777.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,436.39

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