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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,034.94, 593,411.76 and 236,432.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,034.94, 593,411.76 and 236,432.25 is: 326,256.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,034.94 : 593,411.76 = 236,432.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,034.94/593,411.76 = 236,432.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,034.94x = 593,411.76 × 236,432.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,034.94x = 140,301,677,593.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,301,677,593.26/430,034.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,256.46

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