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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,407.34, 593,966.66 and 236,817.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,407.34, 593,966.66 and 236,817.57 is: 326,810.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,407.34 : 593,966.66 = 236,817.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,407.34/593,966.66 = 236,817.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,407.34x = 593,966.66 × 236,817.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,407.34x = 140,661,742,125.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,661,742,125.50/430,407.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,810.74

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