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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415,922.97, 573,979.27 and 234,634.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415,922.97, 573,979.27 and 234,634.34 is: 323,798.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,922.97 : 573,979.27 = 234,634.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,922.97/573,979.27 = 234,634.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,922.97x = 573,979.27 × 234,634.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,922.97x = 134,675,243,147.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,675,243,147.06/415,922.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,798.53

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