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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,232.20, 645,348.30 and 243,608.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,232.20, 645,348.30 and 243,608.20 is: 365,412.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,232.20 : 645,348.30 = 243,608.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,232.20/645,348.30 = 243,608.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,232.20x = 645,348.30 × 243,608.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,232.20x = 157,212,137,736.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,212,137,736.06/430,232.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,412.30

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