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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,220.43, 593,718.62 and 236,636.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,220.43, 593,718.62 and 236,636.33 is: 326,566.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,220.43 : 593,718.62 = 236,636.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,220.43/593,718.62 = 236,636.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,220.43x = 593,718.62 × 236,636.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,220.43x = 140,495,391,137.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,495,391,137.69/430,220.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,566.06

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