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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,394.64, 560,771.46 and 234,319.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,394.64, 560,771.46 and 234,319.08 is: 323,329.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,394.64 : 560,771.46 = 234,319.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,394.64/560,771.46 = 234,319.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,394.64x = 560,771.46 × 234,319.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,394.64x = 131,399,452,597.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,399,452,597.46/406,394.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,329.69

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