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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415,858.08, 573,883.47 and 234,569.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415,858.08, 573,883.47 and 234,569.45 is: 323,705.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,858.08 : 573,883.47 = 234,569.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,858.08/573,883.47 = 234,569.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,858.08x = 573,883.47 × 234,569.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,858.08x = 134,615,527,052.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,615,527,052.57/415,858.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,705.45

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