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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,399.64, 560,778.36 and 234,324.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,399.64, 560,778.36 and 234,324.08 is: 323,336.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,399.64 : 560,778.36 = 234,324.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,399.64/560,778.36 = 234,324.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,399.64x = 560,778.36 × 234,324.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,399.64x = 131,403,873,290.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,403,873,290.91/406,399.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,336.59

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