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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415,965.27, 573,982.71 and 234,666.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415,965.27, 573,982.71 and 234,666.62 is: 323,812.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,965.27 : 573,982.71 = 234,666.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,965.27/573,982.71 = 234,666.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,965.27x = 573,982.71 × 234,666.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,965.27x = 134,694,580,896.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,694,580,896.66/415,965.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,812.08

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