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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,042.28, 560,325.72 and 233,960.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,042.28, 560,325.72 and 233,960.57 is: 322,858.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,042.28 : 560,325.72 = 233,960.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,042.28/560,325.72 = 233,960.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,042.28x = 560,325.72 × 233,960.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,042.28x = 131,094,124,836.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,094,124,836.86/406,042.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,858.31

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