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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,827.58, 555,858.99 and 233,029.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402,827.58, 555,858.99 and 233,029.98 is: 321,556.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,827.58 : 555,858.99 = 233,029.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,827.58/555,858.99 = 233,029.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,827.58x = 555,858.99 × 233,029.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,827.58x = 129,531,809,322.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,531,809,322.52/402,827.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,556.46

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