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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,420.29, 593,994.23 and 236,850.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,420.29, 593,994.23 and 236,850.13 is: 326,861.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,420.29 : 593,994.23 = 236,850.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,420.29/593,994.23 = 236,850.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,420.29x = 593,994.23 × 236,850.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,420.29x = 140,687,610,594.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,687,610,594.75/430,420.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,861.01

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