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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,062.32, 593,501.24 and 236,484.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,062.32, 593,501.24 and 236,484.72 is: 326,357.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,062.32 : 593,501.24 = 236,484.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,062.32/593,501.24 = 236,484.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,062.32x = 593,501.24 × 236,484.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,062.32x = 140,353,974,561.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,353,974,561.05/430,062.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,357.29

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