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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,002.96, 558,934.72 and 232,973.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,002.96, 558,934.72 and 232,973.60 is: 321,521.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,002.96 : 558,934.72 = 232,973.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,002.96/558,934.72 = 232,973.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,002.96x = 558,934.72 × 232,973.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,002.96x = 130,217,033,883.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,217,033,883.39/405,002.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,521.19

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