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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,172.52, 560,524.01 and 233,995.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,172.52, 560,524.01 and 233,995.50 is: 322,917.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,172.52 : 560,524.01 = 233,995.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,172.52/560,524.01 = 233,995.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,172.52x = 560,524.01 × 233,995.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,172.52x = 131,160,094,811.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,160,094,811.98/406,172.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,917.20

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