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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,964.62, 561,494.19 and 234,868.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,964.62, 561,494.19 and 234,868.78 is: 324,051.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,964.62 : 561,494.19 = 234,868.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,964.62/561,494.19 = 234,868.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,964.62x = 561,494.19 × 234,868.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,964.62x = 131,877,455,382.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,877,455,382.39/406,964.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,051.40

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