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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,221.93, 593,720.69 and 236,637.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,221.93, 593,720.69 and 236,637.83 is: 326,568.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,221.93 : 593,720.69 = 236,637.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,221.93/593,720.69 = 236,637.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,221.93x = 593,720.69 × 236,637.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,221.93x = 140,496,775,707.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,496,775,707.70/430,221.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,568.14

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