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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,082.85, 593,529.56 and 236,505.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,082.85, 593,529.56 and 236,505.34 is: 326,385.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,082.85 : 593,529.56 = 236,505.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,082.85/593,529.56 = 236,505.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,082.85x = 593,529.56 × 236,505.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,082.85x = 140,372,910,387.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,372,910,387.85/430,082.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,385.74

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