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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,281.12, 593,777.52 and 234,042.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,281.12, 593,777.52 and 234,042.56 is: 322,973.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,281.12 : 593,777.52 = 234,042.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,281.12/593,777.52 = 234,042.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,281.12x = 593,777.52 × 234,042.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,281.12x = 138,969,210,851.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,969,210,851.25/430,281.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,973.06

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