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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404,968.65, 558,862.64 and 235,202.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404,968.65, 558,862.64 and 235,202.77 is: 324,583.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404,968.65 : 558,862.64 = 235,202.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404,968.65/558,862.64 = 235,202.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404,968.65x = 558,862.64 × 235,202.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404,968.65x = 131,446,040,977.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,446,040,977.51/404,968.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,583.25

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