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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,123.51, 593,580.07 and 236,518.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,123.51, 593,580.07 and 236,518.95 is: 326,401.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,123.51 : 593,580.07 = 236,518.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,123.51/593,580.07 = 236,518.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,123.51x = 593,580.07 × 236,518.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,123.51x = 140,392,932,520.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,392,932,520.72/430,123.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,401.44

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