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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,219.89, 593,717.85 and 236,635.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,219.89, 593,717.85 and 236,635.79 is: 326,565.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,219.89 : 593,717.85 = 236,635.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,219.89/593,717.85 = 236,635.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,219.89x = 593,717.85 × 236,635.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,219.89x = 140,494,889,503.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,494,889,503.26/430,219.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,565.30

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