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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,113.51, 560,495.30 and 233,998.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,113.51, 560,495.30 and 233,998.52 is: 322,951.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,113.51 : 560,495.30 = 233,998.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,113.51/560,495.30 = 233,998.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,113.51x = 560,495.30 × 233,998.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,113.51x = 131,155,066,694.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,155,066,694.49/406,113.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,951.74

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