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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,057.00, 593,493.89 and 236,479.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,057.00, 593,493.89 and 236,479.44 is: 326,350.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,057.00 : 593,493.89 = 236,479.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,057.00/593,493.89 = 236,479.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,057.00x = 593,493.89 × 236,479.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,057.00x = 140,349,101,568.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,349,101,568.22/430,057.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,350.00

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