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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,219.64, 593,717.51 and 236,635.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,219.64, 593,717.51 and 236,635.54 is: 326,564.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,219.64 : 593,717.51 = 236,635.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,219.64/593,717.51 = 236,635.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,219.64x = 593,717.51 × 236,635.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,219.64x = 140,494,663,586.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,494,663,586.31/430,219.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,564.97

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