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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,398.48, 593,926.32 and 236,802.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,398.48, 593,926.32 and 236,802.52 is: 326,774.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,398.48 : 593,926.32 = 236,802.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,398.48/593,926.32 = 236,802.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,398.48x = 593,926.32 × 236,802.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,398.48x = 140,643,249,270.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,643,249,270.33/430,398.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,774.50

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