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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,041.77, 560,325.02 and 233,960.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,041.77, 560,325.02 and 233,960.09 is: 322,857.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,041.77 : 560,325.02 = 233,960.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,041.77/560,325.02 = 233,960.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,041.77x = 560,325.02 × 233,960.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,041.77x = 131,093,688,137.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,093,688,137.03/406,041.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,857.64

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