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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,385.96, 593,909.06 and 236,790.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,385.96, 593,909.06 and 236,790.02 is: 326,757.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,385.96 : 593,909.06 = 236,790.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,385.96/593,909.06 = 236,790.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,385.96x = 593,909.06 × 236,790.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,385.96x = 140,631,738,195.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,631,738,195.58/430,385.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,757.26

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