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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,163.74, 593,632.82 and 236,579.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,163.74, 593,632.82 and 236,579.91 is: 326,484.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,163.74 : 593,632.82 = 236,579.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,163.74/593,632.82 = 236,579.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,163.74x = 593,632.82 × 236,579.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,163.74x = 140,441,599,128.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,441,599,128.65/430,163.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,484.05

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