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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,055.29, 593,491.53 and 236,477.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,055.29, 593,491.53 and 236,477.73 is: 326,347.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,055.29 : 593,491.53 = 236,477.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,055.29/593,491.53 = 236,477.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,055.29x = 593,491.53 × 236,477.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,055.29x = 140,347,529,788.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,347,529,788.63/430,055.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,347.64

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