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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,164.72, 560,566.32 and 234,049.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,164.72, 560,566.32 and 234,049.17 is: 323,021.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,164.72 : 560,566.32 = 234,049.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,164.72/560,566.32 = 234,049.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,164.72x = 560,566.32 × 234,049.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,164.72x = 131,200,081,925.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,200,081,925.95/406,164.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,021.86

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