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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408,014.33, 562,898.57 and 235,900.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408,014.33, 562,898.57 and 235,900.80 is: 325,449.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408,014.33 : 562,898.57 = 235,900.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408,014.33/562,898.57 = 235,900.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408,014.33x = 562,898.57 × 235,900.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408,014.33x = 132,788,221,802.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,788,221,802.35/408,014.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,449.90

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