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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,014.73, 560,313.59 and 233,919.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,014.73, 560,313.59 and 233,919.23 is: 322,816.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,014.73 : 560,313.59 = 233,919.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,014.73/560,313.59 = 233,919.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,014.73x = 560,313.59 × 233,919.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,014.73x = 131,068,119,560.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,068,119,560.17/406,014.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,816.17

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