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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,949.46, 594,698.06 and 234,711.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,949.46, 594,698.06 and 234,711.48 is: 323,895.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,949.46 : 594,698.06 = 234,711.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,949.46/594,698.06 = 234,711.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,949.46x = 594,698.06 × 234,711.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,949.46x = 139,582,462,402.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,582,462,402.51/430,949.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,895.20

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