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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,507.04, 561,043.68 and 232,077.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,507.04, 561,043.68 and 232,077.68 is: 320,303.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,507.04 : 561,043.68 = 232,077.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,507.04/561,043.68 = 232,077.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,507.04x = 561,043.68 × 232,077.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,507.04x = 130,205,715,633.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,205,715,633.06/406,507.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,303.72

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