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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,242.20, 560,619.96 and 234,065

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,242.20, 560,619.96 and 234,065 is: 323,013.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,242.20 : 560,619.96 = 234,065 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,242.20/560,619.96 = 234,065/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,242.20x = 560,619.96 × 234,065
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,242.20x = 131,221,510,937.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,221,510,937.40/406,242.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,013.00

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