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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,017.83, 593,373.03 and 236,393.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,017.83, 593,373.03 and 236,393.61 is: 326,194.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,017.83 : 593,373.03 = 236,393.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,017.83/593,373.03 = 236,393.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,017.83x = 593,373.03 × 236,393.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,017.83x = 140,269,592,638.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,269,592,638.34/430,017.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,194.83

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