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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,222.93, 593,722.07 and 236,638.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,222.93, 593,722.07 and 236,638.83 is: 326,569.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,222.93 : 593,722.07 = 236,638.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,222.93/593,722.07 = 236,638.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,222.93x = 593,722.07 × 236,638.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,222.93x = 140,497,695,989.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,497,695,989.98/430,222.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,569.52

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