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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,064.12, 593,492.52 and 236,481.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,064.12, 593,492.52 and 236,481.86 is: 326,347.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,064.12 : 593,492.52 = 236,481.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,064.12/593,492.52 = 236,481.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,064.12x = 593,492.52 × 236,481.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,064.12x = 140,350,212,058.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,350,212,058.23/430,064.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,347.18

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