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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,016.33, 593,370.96 and 236,392.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,016.33, 593,370.96 and 236,392.11 is: 326,192.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,016.33 : 593,370.96 = 236,392.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,016.33/593,370.96 = 236,392.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,016.33x = 593,370.96 × 236,392.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,016.33x = 140,268,213,247.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,268,213,247.13/430,016.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,192.76

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