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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,035.94, 593,413.14 and 236,433.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,035.94, 593,413.14 and 236,433.25 is: 326,257.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,035.94 : 593,413.14 = 236,433.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,035.94/593,413.14 = 236,433.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,035.94x = 593,413.14 × 236,433.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,035.94x = 140,302,597,282.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,302,597,282.91/430,035.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,257.84

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