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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,874.35, 559,970.96 and 236,072.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,874.35, 559,970.96 and 236,072.43 is: 325,701.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,874.35 : 559,970.96 = 236,072.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,874.35/559,970.96 = 236,072.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,874.35x = 559,970.96 × 236,072.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,874.35x = 132,193,704,076.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,193,704,076.27/405,874.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,701.06

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