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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,092.05, 593,564.82 and 236,533.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,092.05, 593,564.82 and 236,533.84 is: 326,437.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,092.05 : 593,564.82 = 236,533.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,092.05/593,564.82 = 236,533.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,092.05x = 593,564.82 × 236,533.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,092.05x = 140,398,165,572.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,398,165,572.17/430,092.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,437.48

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