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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,146.50, 593,617.40 and 236,569.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,146.50, 593,617.40 and 236,569.17 is: 326,473.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,146.50 : 593,617.40 = 236,569.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,146.50/593,617.40 = 236,569.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,146.50x = 593,617.40 × 236,569.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,146.50x = 140,431,575,537.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,431,575,537.52/430,146.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,473.83

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