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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,572.28, 559,710.99 and 233,516.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,572.28, 559,710.99 and 233,516.40 is: 322,264.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,572.28 : 559,710.99 = 233,516.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,572.28/559,710.99 = 233,516.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,572.28x = 559,710.99 × 233,516.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,572.28x = 130,701,695,425.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,701,695,425.24/405,572.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,264.86

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