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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,119.51, 560,503.58 and 234,004.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,119.51, 560,503.58 and 234,004.52 is: 322,960.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,119.51 : 560,503.58 = 234,004.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,119.51/560,503.58 = 234,004.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,119.51x = 560,503.58 × 234,004.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,119.51x = 131,160,371,427.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,160,371,427.42/406,119.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,960.04

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