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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404,849.63, 558,741.69 and 235,083.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404,849.63, 558,741.69 and 235,083.75 is: 324,444.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404,849.63 : 558,741.69 = 235,083.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404,849.63/558,741.69 = 235,083.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404,849.63x = 558,741.69 × 235,083.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404,849.63x = 131,351,091,766.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,351,091,766.54/404,849.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,444.15

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