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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415,974.07, 574,044.33 and 234,724.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415,974.07, 574,044.33 and 234,724.42 is: 323,919.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,974.07 : 574,044.33 = 234,724.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,974.07/574,044.33 = 234,724.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,974.07x = 574,044.33 × 234,724.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,974.07x = 134,742,222,413.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,742,222,413.54/415,974.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,919.76

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