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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,397.14, 560,774.91 and 234,321.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,397.14, 560,774.91 and 234,321.58 is: 323,333.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,397.14 : 560,774.91 = 234,321.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,397.14/560,774.91 = 234,321.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,397.14x = 560,774.91 × 234,321.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,397.14x = 131,401,662,935.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,401,662,935.56/406,397.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,333.14

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