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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,054.76, 593,423.88 and 236,430.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,054.76, 593,423.88 and 236,430.61 is: 326,245.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,054.76 : 593,423.88 = 236,430.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,054.76/593,423.88 = 236,430.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,054.76x = 593,423.88 × 236,430.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,054.76x = 140,303,569,936.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,303,569,936.97/430,054.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,245.82

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