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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,059.36, 558,975.12 and 235,294.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,059.36, 558,975.12 and 235,294.88 is: 324,702.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,059.36 : 558,975.12 = 235,294.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,059.36/558,975.12 = 235,294.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,059.36x = 558,975.12 × 235,294.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,059.36x = 131,523,983,783.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,523,983,783.39/405,059.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,702.99

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