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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,086.25, 593,534.24 and 236,508.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,086.25, 593,534.24 and 236,508.72 is: 326,390.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,086.25 : 593,534.24 = 236,508.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,086.25/593,534.24 = 236,508.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,086.25x = 593,534.24 × 236,508.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,086.25x = 140,376,023,378.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,376,023,378.57/430,086.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,390.40

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