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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,279.62, 559,355.33 and 235,612.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,279.62, 559,355.33 and 235,612.16 is: 325,185.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,279.62 : 559,355.33 = 235,612.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,279.62/559,355.33 = 235,612.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,279.62x = 559,355.33 × 235,612.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,279.62x = 131,790,916,330.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,790,916,330.75/405,279.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,185.16

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