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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,382.46, 593,904.24 and 236,786.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,382.46, 593,904.24 and 236,786.52 is: 326,752.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,382.46 : 593,904.24 = 236,786.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,382.46/593,904.24 = 236,786.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,382.46x = 593,904.24 × 236,786.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,382.46x = 140,628,518,202.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,628,518,202.85/430,382.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,752.44

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