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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,235.61, 560,604.28 and 234,152.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,235.61, 560,604.28 and 234,152.41 is: 323,129.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,235.61 : 560,604.28 = 234,152.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,235.61/560,604.28 = 234,152.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,235.61x = 560,604.28 × 234,152.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,235.61x = 131,266,843,218.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,266,843,218.32/406,235.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,129.83

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