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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,497, 594,091.30 and 236,926.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,497, 594,091.30 and 236,926.99 is: 326,962.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,497 : 594,091.30 = 236,926.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,497/594,091.30 = 236,926.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,497x = 594,091.30 × 236,926.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,497x = 140,756,263,494.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,756,263,494.19/430,497
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,962.24

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