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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416,241.59, 574,439.24 and 234,887.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416,241.59, 574,439.24 and 234,887.34 is: 324,159.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416,241.59 : 574,439.24 = 234,887.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416,241.59/574,439.24 = 234,887.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416,241.59x = 574,439.24 × 234,887.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416,241.59x = 134,928,507,816.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,928,507,816.59/416,241.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,159.12

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