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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,058.76, 593,496.32 and 236,481.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,058.76, 593,496.32 and 236,481.20 is: 326,352.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,058.76 : 593,496.32 = 236,481.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,058.76/593,496.32 = 236,481.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,058.76x = 593,496.32 × 236,481.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,058.76x = 140,350,721,949.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,350,721,949.18/430,058.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,352.43

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