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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429,822.16, 593,167.94 and 236,226.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429,822.16, 593,167.94 and 236,226.36 is: 325,999.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429,822.16 : 593,167.94 = 236,226.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429,822.16/593,167.94 = 236,226.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429,822.16x = 593,167.94 × 236,226.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429,822.16x = 140,121,903,334.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,121,903,334.90/429,822.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,999.72

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