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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,059.76, 593,497.70 and 236,482.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,059.76, 593,497.70 and 236,482.20 is: 326,353.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,059.76 : 593,497.70 = 236,482.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,059.76/593,497.70 = 236,482.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,059.76x = 593,497.70 × 236,482.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,059.76x = 140,351,641,790.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,351,641,790.94/430,059.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,353.81

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