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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,445.07, 594,011.34 and 236,864.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,445.07, 594,011.34 and 236,864.57 is: 326,871.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,445.07 : 594,011.34 = 236,864.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,445.07/594,011.34 = 236,864.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,445.07x = 594,011.34 × 236,864.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,445.07x = 140,700,237,654.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,700,237,654.17/430,445.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,871.53

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