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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,062.56, 560,426.34 and 233,947.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,062.56, 560,426.34 and 233,947.72 is: 322,882.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,062.56 : 560,426.34 = 233,947.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,062.56/560,426.34 = 233,947.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,062.56x = 560,426.34 × 233,947.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,062.56x = 131,110,464,470.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,110,464,470.95/406,062.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,882.43

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