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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,063.09, 593,502.29 and 236,485.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,063.09, 593,502.29 and 236,485.48 is: 326,358.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,063.09 : 593,502.29 = 236,485.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,063.09/593,502.29 = 236,485.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,063.09x = 593,502.29 × 236,485.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,063.09x = 140,354,673,931.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,354,673,931.75/430,063.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,358.33

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