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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,161.71, 560,562.17 and 234,046.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,161.71, 560,562.17 and 234,046.17 is: 323,017.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,161.71 : 560,562.17 = 234,046.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,161.71/560,562.17 = 234,046.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,161.71x = 560,562.17 × 234,046.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,161.71x = 131,197,427,765.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,197,427,765.16/406,161.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,017.72

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