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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,057.83, 593,495.04 and 236,480.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,057.83, 593,495.04 and 236,480.23 is: 326,351.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,057.83 : 593,495.04 = 236,480.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,057.83/593,495.04 = 236,480.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,057.83x = 593,495.04 × 236,480.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,057.83x = 140,349,843,563.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,349,843,563.06/430,057.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,351.09

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