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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,081.06, 593,527.08 and 236,503.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,081.06, 593,527.08 and 236,503.58 is: 326,383.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,081.06 : 593,527.08 = 236,503.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,081.06/593,527.08 = 236,503.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,081.06x = 593,527.08 × 236,503.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,081.06x = 140,371,279,246.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,371,279,246.95/430,081.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,383.31

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