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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,408.85, 593,968.73 and 236,819.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,408.85, 593,968.73 and 236,819.07 is: 326,812.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,408.85 : 593,968.73 = 236,819.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,408.85/593,968.73 = 236,819.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,408.85x = 593,968.73 × 236,819.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,408.85x = 140,663,121,063.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,663,121,063.59/430,408.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,812.80

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