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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,419.29, 593,992.85 and 236,849.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,419.29, 593,992.85 and 236,849.13 is: 326,859.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,419.29 : 593,992.85 = 236,849.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,419.29/593,992.85 = 236,849.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,419.29x = 593,992.85 × 236,849.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,419.29x = 140,686,688,564.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,686,688,564.48/430,419.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,859.63

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