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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,221.96, 593,720.64 and 236,637.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,221.96, 593,720.64 and 236,637.84 is: 326,568.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,221.96 : 593,720.64 = 236,637.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,221.96/593,720.64 = 236,637.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,221.96x = 593,720.64 × 236,637.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,221.96x = 140,496,769,813.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,496,769,813.02/430,221.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,568.10

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