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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,372.96, 559,465.98 and 235,574.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,372.96, 559,465.98 and 235,574.28 is: 325,122.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,372.96 : 559,465.98 = 235,574.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,372.96/559,465.98 = 235,574.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,372.96x = 559,465.98 × 235,574.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,372.96x = 131,795,795,422.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,795,795,422.99/405,372.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,122.32

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