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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,216.89, 593,713.70 and 236,632.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,216.89, 593,713.70 and 236,632.77 is: 326,561.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,216.89 : 593,713.70 = 236,632.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,216.89/593,713.70 = 236,632.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,216.89x = 593,713.70 × 236,632.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,216.89x = 140,492,116,234.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,492,116,234.79/430,216.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,561.14

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