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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404,970.66, 558,865.41 and 235,204.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404,970.66, 558,865.41 and 235,204.77 is: 324,586.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404,970.66 : 558,865.41 = 235,204.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404,970.66/558,865.41 = 235,204.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404,970.66x = 558,865.41 × 235,204.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404,970.66x = 131,447,810,220.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,447,810,220.01/404,970.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,586.01

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