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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,008.54, 593,418.87 and 236,424.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,008.54, 593,418.87 and 236,424.42 is: 326,269.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,008.54 : 593,418.87 = 236,424.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,008.54/593,418.87 = 236,424.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,008.54x = 593,418.87 × 236,424.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,008.54x = 140,298,712,156.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,298,712,156.81/430,008.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,269.59

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