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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407,968.54, 562,835.31 and 235,854.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407,968.54, 562,835.31 and 235,854.83 is: 325,386.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407,968.54 : 562,835.31 = 235,854.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407,968.54/562,835.31 = 235,854.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407,968.54x = 562,835.31 × 235,854.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407,968.54x = 132,747,426,358.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,747,426,358.05/407,968.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,386.43

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