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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415,864.92, 573,869.72 and 234,566.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415,864.92, 573,869.72 and 234,566.04 is: 323,687.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,864.92 : 573,869.72 = 234,566.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,864.92/573,869.72 = 234,566.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,864.92x = 573,869.72 × 234,566.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,864.92x = 134,610,346,523.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,610,346,523.48/415,864.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,687.67

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