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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415,856.58, 573,881.40 and 234,567.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415,856.58, 573,881.40 and 234,567.95 is: 323,703.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,856.58 : 573,881.40 = 234,567.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,856.58/573,881.40 = 234,567.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,856.58x = 573,881.40 × 234,567.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,856.58x = 134,614,180,671.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,614,180,671.72/415,856.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,703.38

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