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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,062.27, 593,501.13 and 236,484.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,062.27, 593,501.13 and 236,484.69 is: 326,357.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,062.27 : 593,501.13 = 236,484.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,062.27/593,501.13 = 236,484.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,062.27x = 593,501.13 × 236,484.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,062.27x = 140,353,930,742.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,353,930,742.70/430,062.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,357.23

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