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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,028.21, 593,402.42 and 236,425.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,028.21, 593,402.42 and 236,425.46 is: 326,247.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,028.21 : 593,402.42 = 236,425.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,028.21/593,402.42 = 236,425.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,028.21x = 593,402.42 × 236,425.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,028.21x = 140,295,437,737.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,295,437,737.67/430,028.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,247.05

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