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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,794.28, 561,381.18 and 234,747.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,794.28, 561,381.18 and 234,747.95 is: 323,955.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,794.28 : 561,381.18 = 234,747.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,794.28/561,381.18 = 234,747.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,794.28x = 561,381.18 × 234,747.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,794.28x = 131,783,081,173.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,783,081,173.58/406,794.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,955.10

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