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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,093.81, 593,567.23 and 236,535.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,093.81, 593,567.23 and 236,535.59 is: 326,439.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,093.81 : 593,567.23 = 236,535.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,093.81/593,567.23 = 236,535.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,093.81x = 593,567.23 × 236,535.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,093.81x = 140,399,774,952.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,399,774,952.72/430,093.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,439.89

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