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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,078.72, 593,523.86 and 236,501.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,078.72, 593,523.86 and 236,501.11 is: 326,379.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,078.72 : 593,523.86 = 236,501.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,078.72/593,523.86 = 236,501.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,078.72x = 593,523.86 × 236,501.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,078.72x = 140,369,051,701.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,369,051,701.49/430,078.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,379.90

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