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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,421.29, 593,995.61 and 236,851.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,421.29, 593,995.61 and 236,851.13 is: 326,862.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,421.29 : 593,995.61 = 236,851.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,421.29/593,995.61 = 236,851.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,421.29x = 593,995.61 × 236,851.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,421.29x = 140,688,531,443.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,688,531,443.54/430,421.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,862.39

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