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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,393.81, 593,948.02 and 236,804.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,393.81, 593,948.02 and 236,804.07 is: 326,792.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,393.81 : 593,948.02 = 236,804.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,393.81/593,948.02 = 236,804.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,393.81x = 593,948.02 × 236,804.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,393.81x = 140,649,304,906.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,649,304,906.30/430,393.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,792.12

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