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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,055.37, 593,491.64 and 236,477.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,055.37, 593,491.64 and 236,477.82 is: 326,347.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,055.37 : 593,491.64 = 236,477.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,055.37/593,491.64 = 236,477.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,055.37x = 593,491.64 × 236,477.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,055.37x = 140,347,606,839.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,347,606,839.16/430,055.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,347.76

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