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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,028.34, 593,402.60 and 236,425.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,028.34, 593,402.60 and 236,425.58 is: 326,247.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,028.34 : 593,402.60 = 236,425.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,028.34/593,402.60 = 236,425.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,028.34x = 593,402.60 × 236,425.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,028.34x = 140,295,552,696.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,295,552,696.38/430,028.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,247.23

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