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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,175.18, 593,629.20 and 236,582.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,175.18, 593,629.20 and 236,582.69 is: 326,477.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,175.18 : 593,629.20 = 236,582.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,175.18/593,629.20 = 236,582.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,175.18x = 593,629.20 × 236,582.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,175.18x = 140,442,392,704.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,442,392,704.18/430,175.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,477.21

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