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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,042.77, 560,326.39 and 233,961.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,042.77, 560,326.39 and 233,961.09 is: 322,859.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,042.77 : 560,326.39 = 233,961.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,042.77/560,326.39 = 233,961.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,042.77x = 560,326.39 × 233,961.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,042.77x = 131,094,572,960.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,094,572,960.17/406,042.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,859.03

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