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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,024.34, 593,444.97 and 236,440.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,024.34, 593,444.97 and 236,440.14 is: 326,293.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,024.34 : 593,444.97 = 236,440.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,024.34/593,444.97 = 236,440.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,024.34x = 593,444.97 × 236,440.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,024.34x = 140,314,211,789.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,314,211,789.10/430,024.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,293.65

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