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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,053.74, 593,489.38 and 236,476.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,053.74, 593,489.38 and 236,476.20 is: 326,345.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,053.74 : 593,489.38 = 236,476.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,053.74/593,489.38 = 236,476.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,053.74x = 593,489.38 × 236,476.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,053.74x = 140,346,113,322.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,346,113,322.76/430,053.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,345.52

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