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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432,738.91, 597,181.52 and 236,509.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432,738.91, 597,181.52 and 236,509.35 is: 326,383.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432,738.91 : 597,181.52 = 236,509.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432,738.91/597,181.52 = 236,509.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432,738.91x = 597,181.52 × 236,509.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432,738.91x = 141,239,013,127.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,239,013,127.21/432,738.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,383.90

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