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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429,725.63, 593,031.92 and 236,131.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429,725.63, 593,031.92 and 236,131.76 is: 325,867.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429,725.63 : 593,031.92 = 236,131.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429,725.63/593,031.92 = 236,131.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429,725.63x = 593,031.92 × 236,131.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429,725.63x = 140,033,669,825.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,033,669,825.12/429,725.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,867.62

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