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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,018.33, 593,373.72 and 236,394.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,018.33, 593,373.72 and 236,394.11 is: 326,195.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,018.33 : 593,373.72 = 236,394.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,018.33/593,373.72 = 236,394.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,018.33x = 593,373.72 × 236,394.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,018.33x = 140,270,052,436.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,270,052,436.79/430,018.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,195.52

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