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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,429.30, 593,989.63 and 236,848.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,429.30, 593,989.63 and 236,848.82 is: 326,849.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,429.30 : 593,989.63 = 236,848.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,429.30/593,989.63 = 236,848.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,429.30x = 593,989.63 × 236,848.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,429.30x = 140,685,739,395.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,685,739,395.67/430,429.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,849.82

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