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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404,471.20, 558,281.28 and 234,760

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404,471.20, 558,281.28 and 234,760 is: 324,033.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404,471.20 : 558,281.28 = 234,760 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404,471.20/558,281.28 = 234,760/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404,471.20x = 558,281.28 × 234,760
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404,471.20x = 131,062,113,292.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,062,113,292.80/404,471.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,033.24

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