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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,016.82, 593,429.81 and 236,432.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,016.82, 593,429.81 and 236,432.93 is: 326,281.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,016.82 : 593,429.81 = 236,432.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,016.82/593,429.81 = 236,432.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,016.82x = 593,429.81 × 236,432.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,016.82x = 140,306,344,910.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,306,344,910.81/430,016.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,281.06

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