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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,335.89, 560,749.37 and 234,250.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,335.89, 560,749.37 and 234,250.58 is: 323,269.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,335.89 : 560,749.37 = 234,250.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,335.89/560,749.37 = 234,250.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,335.89x = 560,749.37 × 234,250.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,335.89x = 131,355,865,387.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,355,865,387.76/406,335.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,269.17

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