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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404,826.34, 558,709.61 and 235,060.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404,826.34, 558,709.61 and 235,060.47 is: 324,412.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404,826.34 : 558,709.61 = 235,060.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404,826.34/558,709.61 = 235,060.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404,826.34x = 558,709.61 × 235,060.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404,826.34x = 131,330,543,520.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,330,543,520.12/404,826.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,412.05

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