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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,059.99, 593,498.04 and 236,482.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,059.99, 593,498.04 and 236,482.44 is: 326,354.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,059.99 : 593,498.04 = 236,482.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,059.99/593,498.04 = 236,482.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,059.99x = 593,498.04 × 236,482.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,059.99x = 140,351,864,634.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,351,864,634.42/430,059.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,354.15

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