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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,496, 594,089.92 and 236,925.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,496, 594,089.92 and 236,925.99 is: 326,960.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,496 : 594,089.92 = 236,925.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,496/594,089.92 = 236,925.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,496x = 594,089.92 × 236,925.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,496x = 140,755,342,445.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,755,342,445.02/430,496
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,960.86

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