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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,870.08, 561,453.28 and 234,795.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,870.08, 561,453.28 and 234,795.19 is: 324,001.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,870.08 : 561,453.28 = 234,795.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,870.08/561,453.28 = 234,795.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,870.08x = 561,453.28 × 234,795.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,870.08x = 131,826,529,553.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,826,529,553.72/406,870.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,001.53

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