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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415,857.08, 573,882.09 and 234,568.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415,857.08, 573,882.09 and 234,568.45 is: 323,704.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,857.08 : 573,882.09 = 234,568.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,857.08/573,882.09 = 234,568.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,857.08x = 573,882.09 × 234,568.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,857.08x = 134,614,629,464.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,614,629,464.65/415,857.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,704.07

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