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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,208.63, 593,702.29 and 236,624.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,208.63, 593,702.29 and 236,624.50 is: 326,549.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,208.63 : 593,702.29 = 236,624.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,208.63/593,702.29 = 236,624.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,208.63x = 593,702.29 × 236,624.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,208.63x = 140,484,508,558.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,484,508,558.01/430,208.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,549.72

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