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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,009.54, 593,420.25 and 236,425.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,009.54, 593,420.25 and 236,425.42 is: 326,270.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,009.54 : 593,420.25 = 236,425.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,009.54/593,420.25 = 236,425.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,009.54x = 593,420.25 × 236,425.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,009.54x = 140,299,631,842.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,299,631,842.76/430,009.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,270.97

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