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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,052.74, 593,488.01 and 236,475.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,052.74, 593,488.01 and 236,475.19 is: 326,344.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,052.74 : 593,488.01 = 236,475.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,052.74/593,488.01 = 236,475.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,052.74x = 593,488.01 × 236,475.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,052.74x = 140,345,189,927.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,345,189,927.47/430,052.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,344.14

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