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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,052.76, 593,421.12 and 236,428.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,052.76, 593,421.12 and 236,428.61 is: 326,243.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,052.76 : 593,421.12 = 236,428.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,052.76/593,421.12 = 236,428.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,052.76x = 593,421.12 × 236,428.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,052.76x = 140,301,727,579.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,301,727,579.14/430,052.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,243.06

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