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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,744.96, 559,969.90 and 233,668.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,744.96, 559,969.90 and 233,668.56 is: 322,486.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,744.96 : 559,969.90 = 233,668.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,744.96/559,969.90 = 233,668.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,744.96x = 559,969.90 × 233,668.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,744.96x = 130,847,360,176.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,847,360,176.34/405,744.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,486.72

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