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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404,972.27, 558,867.65 and 235,206.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404,972.27, 558,867.65 and 235,206.40 is: 324,588.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404,972.27 : 558,867.65 = 235,206.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404,972.27/558,867.65 = 235,206.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404,972.27x = 558,867.65 × 235,206.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404,972.27x = 131,449,248,032.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,449,248,032.96/404,972.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,588.27

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