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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,409.34, 593,969.42 and 236,819.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,409.34, 593,969.42 and 236,819.58 is: 326,813.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,409.34 : 593,969.42 = 236,819.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,409.34/593,969.42 = 236,819.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,409.34x = 593,969.42 × 236,819.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,409.34x = 140,663,588,577.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,663,588,577.24/430,409.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,813.51

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