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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,053.24, 593,488.70 and 236,475.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,053.24, 593,488.70 and 236,475.69 is: 326,344.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,053.24 : 593,488.70 = 236,475.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,053.24/593,488.70 = 236,475.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,053.24x = 593,488.70 × 236,475.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,053.24x = 140,345,649,839.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,345,649,839.70/430,053.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,344.83

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