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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,015.52, 593,428.48 and 236,431.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,015.52, 593,428.48 and 236,431.36 is: 326,279.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,015.52 : 593,428.48 = 236,431.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,015.52/593,428.48 = 236,431.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,015.52x = 593,428.48 × 236,431.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,015.52x = 140,305,102,589.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,305,102,589.13/430,015.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,279.16

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