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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404,829.34, 558,713.76 and 235,063.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404,829.34, 558,713.76 and 235,063.48 is: 324,416.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404,829.34 : 558,713.76 = 235,063.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404,829.34/558,713.76 = 235,063.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404,829.34x = 558,713.76 × 235,063.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404,829.34x = 131,333,200,749.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,333,200,749.49/404,829.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,416.21

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