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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,211.72, 593,706.65 and 236,634.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,211.72, 593,706.65 and 236,634.35 is: 326,563.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,211.72 : 593,706.65 = 236,634.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,211.72/593,706.65 = 236,634.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,211.72x = 593,706.65 × 236,634.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,211.72x = 140,491,383,061.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,491,383,061.72/430,211.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,563.35

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