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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,351.23, 593,872.77 and 234,111.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,351.23, 593,872.77 and 234,111.20 is: 323,066.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,351.23 : 593,872.77 = 234,111.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,351.23/593,872.77 = 234,111.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,351.23x = 593,872.77 × 234,111.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,351.23x = 139,032,268,316.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,032,268,316.71/430,351.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,066.97

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