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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,383.96, 593,906.31 and 236,788.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,383.96, 593,906.31 and 236,788.02 is: 326,754.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,383.96 : 593,906.31 = 236,788.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,383.96/593,906.31 = 236,788.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,383.96x = 593,906.31 × 236,788.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,383.96x = 140,629,899,210.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,629,899,210.41/430,383.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,754.51

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