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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,055.88, 593,492.34 and 236,478.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,055.88, 593,492.34 and 236,478.32 is: 326,348.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,055.88 : 593,492.34 = 236,478.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,055.88/593,492.34 = 236,478.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,055.88x = 593,492.34 × 236,478.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,055.88x = 140,348,067,346.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,348,067,346.22/430,055.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,348.45

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