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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,036.94, 593,414.52 and 236,434.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,036.94, 593,414.52 and 236,434.25 is: 326,259.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,036.94 : 593,414.52 = 236,434.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,036.94/593,414.52 = 236,434.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,036.94x = 593,414.52 × 236,434.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,036.94x = 140,303,516,975.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,303,516,975.31/430,036.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,259.22

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