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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,441.57, 594,006.51 and 236,861.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,441.57, 594,006.51 and 236,861.07 is: 326,866.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,441.57 : 594,006.51 = 236,861.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,441.57/594,006.51 = 236,861.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,441.57x = 594,006.51 × 236,861.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,441.57x = 140,697,017,545.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,697,017,545.57/430,441.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,866.70

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