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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,092.81, 593,565.85 and 236,534.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,092.81, 593,565.85 and 236,534.59 is: 326,438.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,092.81 : 593,565.85 = 236,534.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,092.81/593,565.85 = 236,534.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,092.81x = 593,565.85 × 236,534.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,092.81x = 140,398,854,967.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,398,854,967.75/430,092.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,438.51

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