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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,113.84, 593,572.23 and 236,536.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,113.84, 593,572.23 and 236,536.26 is: 326,428.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,113.84 : 593,572.23 = 236,536.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,113.84/593,572.23 = 236,536.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,113.84x = 593,572.23 × 236,536.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,113.84x = 140,401,355,324.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,401,355,324.06/430,113.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,428.36

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