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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,774.26, 594,481.68 and 234,553.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,774.26, 594,481.68 and 234,553.74 is: 323,691.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,774.26 : 594,481.68 = 234,553.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,774.26/594,481.68 = 234,553.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,774.26x = 594,481.68 × 234,553.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,774.26x = 139,437,901,405.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,437,901,405.48/430,774.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,691.35

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