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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,283.12, 593,780.28 and 234,044.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,283.12, 593,780.28 and 234,044.56 is: 322,975.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,283.12 : 593,780.28 = 234,044.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,283.12/593,780.28 = 234,044.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,283.12x = 593,780.28 × 234,044.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,283.12x = 138,971,044,369.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,971,044,369.28/430,283.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,975.82

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