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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,271.02, 593,788.26 and 236,686.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,271.02, 593,788.26 and 236,686.78 is: 326,635.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,271.02 : 593,788.26 = 236,686.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,271.02/593,788.26 = 236,686.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,271.02x = 593,788.26 × 236,686.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,271.02x = 140,541,831,261.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,541,831,261.20/430,271.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,635.60

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