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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,059, 593,496.65 and 236,481.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,059, 593,496.65 and 236,481.44 is: 326,352.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,059 : 593,496.65 = 236,481.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,059/593,496.65 = 236,481.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,059x = 593,496.65 × 236,481.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,059x = 140,350,942,427.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,350,942,427.18/430,059
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,352.76

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