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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415,863.81, 573,879.15 and 234,573.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415,863.81, 573,879.15 and 234,573.12 is: 323,703.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,863.81 : 573,879.15 = 234,573.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,863.81/573,879.15 = 234,573.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,863.81x = 573,879.15 × 234,573.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,863.81x = 134,616,622,718.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,616,622,718.45/415,863.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,703.62

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