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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415,966.08, 574,032.51 and 234,677.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415,966.08, 574,032.51 and 234,677.55 is: 323,854.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,966.08 : 574,032.51 = 234,677.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,966.08/574,032.51 = 234,677.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,966.08x = 574,032.51 × 234,677.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,966.08x = 134,712,543,067.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,712,543,067.15/415,966.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,854.64

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