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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,294.92, 593,821.62 and 236,711.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,294.92, 593,821.62 and 236,711.16 is: 326,669.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,294.92 : 593,821.62 = 236,711.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,294.92/593,821.62 = 236,711.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,294.92x = 593,821.62 × 236,711.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,294.92x = 140,564,204,503.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,564,204,503.28/430,294.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,669.45

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