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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,074.49, 593,450.94 and 236,450.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,074.49, 593,450.94 and 236,450.20 is: 326,272.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,074.49 : 593,450.94 = 236,450.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,074.49/593,450.94 = 236,450.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,074.49x = 593,450.94 × 236,450.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,074.49x = 140,321,593,453.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,321,593,453.19/430,074.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,272.77

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