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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,021.61, 593,441.24 and 236,437.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,021.61, 593,441.24 and 236,437.48 is: 326,290.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,021.61 : 593,441.24 = 236,437.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,021.61/593,441.24 = 236,437.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,021.61x = 593,441.24 × 236,437.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,021.61x = 140,311,750,873.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,311,750,873.29/430,021.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,290.00

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