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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415,859.08, 573,884.84 and 234,570.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415,859.08, 573,884.84 and 234,570.44 is: 323,706.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,859.08 : 573,884.84 = 234,570.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,859.08/573,884.84 = 234,570.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,859.08x = 573,884.84 × 234,570.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,859.08x = 134,616,419,428.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,616,419,428.13/415,859.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,706.82

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