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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407,975.54, 562,844.97 and 235,861.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407,975.54, 562,844.97 and 235,861.83 is: 325,396.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407,975.54 : 562,844.97 = 235,861.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407,975.54/562,844.97 = 235,861.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407,975.54x = 562,844.97 × 235,861.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407,975.54x = 132,753,644,630.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,753,644,630.50/407,975.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,396.09

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