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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404,867.56, 558,674.82 and 235,068.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404,867.56, 558,674.82 and 235,068.52 is: 324,369.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404,867.56 : 558,674.82 = 235,068.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404,867.56/558,674.82 = 235,068.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404,867.56x = 558,674.82 × 235,068.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404,867.56x = 131,326,863,098.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,326,863,098.67/404,867.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,369.93

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