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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,396.64, 560,774.22 and 234,321.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,396.64, 560,774.22 and 234,321.08 is: 323,332.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,396.64 : 560,774.22 = 234,321.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,396.64/560,774.22 = 234,321.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,396.64x = 560,774.22 × 234,321.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,396.64x = 131,401,220,866.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,401,220,866.56/406,396.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,332.45

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