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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,076.69, 593,521.06 and 236,499.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,076.69, 593,521.06 and 236,499.17 is: 326,377.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,076.69 : 593,521.06 = 236,499.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,076.69/593,521.06 = 236,499.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,076.69x = 593,521.06 × 236,499.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,076.69x = 140,367,238,960.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,367,238,960.08/430,076.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,377.23

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