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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,527.72, 560,997.36 and 234,441.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,527.72, 560,997.36 and 234,441.60 is: 323,523.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,527.72 : 560,997.36 = 234,441.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,527.72/560,997.36 = 234,441.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,527.72x = 560,997.36 × 234,441.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,527.72x = 131,521,118,674.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,521,118,674.18/406,527.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,523.13

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