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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,118.52, 560,502.18 and 234,003.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,118.52, 560,502.18 and 234,003.52 is: 322,958.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,118.52 : 560,502.18 = 234,003.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,118.52/560,502.18 = 234,003.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,118.52x = 560,502.18 × 234,003.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,118.52x = 131,159,483,087.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,159,483,087.67/406,118.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,958.64

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