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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404,737.68, 558,577.68 and 234,961.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404,737.68, 558,577.68 and 234,961.68 is: 324,270.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404,737.68 : 558,577.68 = 234,961.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404,737.68/558,577.68 = 234,961.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404,737.68x = 558,577.68 × 234,961.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404,737.68x = 131,244,350,103.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,244,350,103.30/404,737.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,270.15

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