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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,499.09, 594,091.46 and 236,901.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,499.09, 594,091.46 and 236,901.45 is: 326,925.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,499.09 : 594,091.46 = 236,901.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,499.09/594,091.46 = 236,901.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,499.09x = 594,091.46 × 236,901.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,499.09x = 140,741,128,898.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,741,128,898.87/430,499.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,925.49

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