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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,280.62, 559,356.71 and 235,613.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,280.62, 559,356.71 and 235,613.16 is: 325,186.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,280.62 : 559,356.71 = 235,613.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,280.62/559,356.71 = 235,613.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,280.62x = 559,356.71 × 235,613.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,280.62x = 131,791,802,010.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,791,802,010.30/405,280.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,186.54

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