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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415,862.34, 573,889.32 and 234,573.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415,862.34, 573,889.32 and 234,573.72 is: 323,711.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,862.34 : 573,889.32 = 234,573.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,862.34/573,889.32 = 234,573.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,862.34x = 573,889.32 × 234,573.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,862.34x = 134,619,352,660.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,619,352,660.67/415,862.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,711.33

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