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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,951.71, 594,701.16 and 234,713.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,951.71, 594,701.16 and 234,713.73 is: 323,898.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,951.71 : 594,701.16 = 234,713.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,951.71/594,701.16 = 234,713.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,951.71x = 594,701.16 × 234,713.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,951.71x = 139,584,527,498.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,584,527,498.93/430,951.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,898.30

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