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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,040.28, 560,322.96 and 233,958.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,040.28, 560,322.96 and 233,958.57 is: 322,855.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,040.28 : 560,322.96 = 233,958.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,040.28/560,322.96 = 233,958.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,040.28x = 560,322.96 × 233,958.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,040.28x = 131,092,358,459.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,092,358,459.77/406,040.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,855.55

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