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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,453.81, 577,493.10 and 234,709.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,453.81, 577,493.10 and 234,709.63 is: 323,914.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,453.81 : 577,493.10 = 234,709.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,453.81/577,493.10 = 234,709.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,453.81x = 577,493.10 × 234,709.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,453.81x = 135,543,191,828.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,543,191,828.55/418,453.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,914.35

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