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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404,827.35, 558,711 and 235,061.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404,827.35, 558,711 and 235,061.47 is: 324,413.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404,827.35 : 558,711 = 235,061.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404,827.35/558,711 = 235,061.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404,827.35x = 558,711 × 235,061.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404,827.35x = 131,331,428,965.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,331,428,965.17/404,827.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,413.43

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