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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408,091.28, 563,101.62 and 235,945.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408,091.28, 563,101.62 and 235,945.22 is: 325,567.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408,091.28 : 563,101.62 = 235,945.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408,091.28/563,101.62 = 235,945.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408,091.28x = 563,101.62 × 235,945.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408,091.28x = 132,861,135,613.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,861,135,613.26/408,091.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,567.20

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