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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429,823.16, 593,169.32 and 236,227.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429,823.16, 593,169.32 and 236,227.36 is: 326,001.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429,823.16 : 593,169.32 = 236,227.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429,823.16/593,169.32 = 236,227.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429,823.16x = 593,169.32 × 236,227.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429,823.16x = 140,122,822,496.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,122,822,496.60/429,823.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,001.10

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