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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,043.28, 560,327.09 and 233,961.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,043.28, 560,327.09 and 233,961.59 is: 322,859.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,043.28 : 560,327.09 = 233,961.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,043.28/560,327.09 = 233,961.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,043.28x = 560,327.09 × 233,961.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,043.28x = 131,095,012,925.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,095,012,925.03/406,043.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,859.70

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