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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,217.64, 593,714.75 and 236,633.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,217.64, 593,714.75 and 236,633.54 is: 326,562.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,217.64 : 593,714.75 = 236,633.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,217.64/593,714.75 = 236,633.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,217.64x = 593,714.75 × 236,633.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,217.64x = 140,492,818,890.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,492,818,890.97/430,217.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,562.20

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