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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,043.44, 593,423.48 and 236,440.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,043.44, 593,423.48 and 236,440.76 is: 326,268.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,043.44 : 593,423.48 = 236,440.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,043.44/593,423.48 = 236,440.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,043.44x = 593,423.48 × 236,440.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,043.44x = 140,309,498,613.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,309,498,613.05/430,043.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,268.20

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