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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,070.49, 593,445.42 and 236,446.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,070.49, 593,445.42 and 236,446.20 is: 326,267.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,070.49 : 593,445.42 = 236,446.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,070.49/593,445.42 = 236,446.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,070.49x = 593,445.42 × 236,446.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,070.49x = 140,317,914,466.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,317,914,466.40/430,070.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,267.25

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