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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,058, 593,495.27 and 236,480.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,058, 593,495.27 and 236,480.44 is: 326,351.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,058 : 593,495.27 = 236,480.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,058/593,495.27 = 236,480.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,058x = 593,495.27 × 236,480.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,058x = 140,350,022,587.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,350,022,587.52/430,058
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,351.38

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