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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415,970.28, 573,989.60 and 234,671.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415,970.28, 573,989.60 and 234,671.62 is: 323,818.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,970.28 : 573,989.60 = 234,671.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,970.28/573,989.60 = 234,671.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,970.28x = 573,989.60 × 234,671.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,970.28x = 134,699,069,295.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,699,069,295.15/415,970.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,818.97

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