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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415,942.37, 573,998.79 and 234,654.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415,942.37, 573,998.79 and 234,654.30 is: 323,821.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,942.37 : 573,998.79 = 234,654.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,942.37/573,998.79 = 234,654.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,942.37x = 573,998.79 × 234,654.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,942.37x = 134,691,284,268.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,691,284,268.30/415,942.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,821.99

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