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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415,927.46, 573,985.48 and 234,638.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415,927.46, 573,985.48 and 234,638.84 is: 323,804.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,927.46 : 573,985.48 = 234,638.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,927.46/573,985.48 = 234,638.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,927.46x = 573,985.48 × 234,638.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,927.46x = 134,679,287,204.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,679,287,204.04/415,927.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,804.75

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