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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,115.64, 560,498.23 and 234,000.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,115.64, 560,498.23 and 234,000.64 is: 322,954.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,115.64 : 560,498.23 = 234,000.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,115.64/560,498.23 = 234,000.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,115.64x = 560,498.23 × 234,000.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,115.64x = 131,156,944,538.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,156,944,538.87/406,115.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,954.68

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