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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,498, 594,092.68 and 236,927.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,498, 594,092.68 and 236,927.99 is: 326,963.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,498 : 594,092.68 = 236,927.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,498/594,092.68 = 236,927.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,498x = 594,092.68 × 236,927.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,498x = 140,757,184,546.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,757,184,546.11/430,498
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,963.62

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