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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,303.89, 593,816.08 and 236,707.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,303.89, 593,816.08 and 236,707.43 is: 326,654.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,303.89 : 593,816.08 = 236,707.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,303.89/593,816.08 = 236,707.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,303.89x = 593,816.08 × 236,707.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,303.89x = 140,560,677,005.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,560,677,005.94/430,303.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,654.45

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