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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,215.39, 593,711.62 and 236,631.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,215.39, 593,711.62 and 236,631.26 is: 326,559.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,215.39 : 593,711.62 = 236,631.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,215.39/593,711.62 = 236,631.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,215.39x = 593,711.62 × 236,631.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,215.39x = 140,490,729,609.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,490,729,609.94/430,215.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,559.05

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