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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,117.79, 593,577.45 and 236,533.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,117.79, 593,577.45 and 236,533.41 is: 326,424.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,117.79 : 593,577.45 = 236,533.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,117.79/593,577.45 = 236,533.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,117.79x = 593,577.45 × 236,533.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,117.79x = 140,400,898,347.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,400,898,347.61/430,117.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,424.30

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