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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,219.14, 593,716.82 and 236,635.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,219.14, 593,716.82 and 236,635.04 is: 326,564.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,219.14 : 593,716.82 = 236,635.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,219.14/593,716.82 = 236,635.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,219.14x = 593,716.82 × 236,635.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,219.14x = 140,494,199,297.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,494,199,297.61/430,219.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,564.27

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