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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,846.60, 555,884.70 and 233,049

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402,846.60, 555,884.70 and 233,049 is: 321,582.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,846.60 : 555,884.70 = 233,049 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,846.60/555,884.70 = 233,049/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,846.60x = 555,884.70 × 233,049
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,846.60x = 129,548,373,450.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,548,373,450.30/402,846.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,582.39

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