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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415,991.16, 574,067.88 and 234,741.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415,991.16, 574,067.88 and 234,741.60 is: 323,943.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,991.16 : 574,067.88 = 234,741.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,991.16/574,067.88 = 234,741.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,991.16x = 574,067.88 × 234,741.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,991.16x = 134,757,612,659.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,757,612,659.81/415,991.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,943.45

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