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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,056.54, 560,418.06 and 233,941.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,056.54, 560,418.06 and 233,941.72 is: 322,874.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,056.54 : 560,418.06 = 233,941.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,056.54/560,418.06 = 233,941.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,056.54x = 560,418.06 × 233,941.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,056.54x = 131,105,164,875.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,105,164,875.46/406,056.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,874.16

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