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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403,570.28, 556,926.96 and 233,902.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403,570.28, 556,926.96 and 233,902.82 is: 322,785.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403,570.28 : 556,926.96 = 233,902.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403,570.28/556,926.96 = 233,902.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403,570.28x = 556,926.96 × 233,902.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403,570.28x = 130,266,786,478.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,266,786,478.03/403,570.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,785.88

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