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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,056.83, 593,493.66 and 236,479.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,056.83, 593,493.66 and 236,479.23 is: 326,349.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,056.83 : 593,493.66 = 236,479.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,056.83/593,493.66 = 236,479.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,056.83x = 593,493.66 × 236,479.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,056.83x = 140,348,923,726.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,348,923,726.68/430,056.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,349.71

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