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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,226.46, 593,726.88 and 236,642.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,226.46, 593,726.88 and 236,642.34 is: 326,574.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,226.46 : 593,726.88 = 236,642.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,226.46/593,726.88 = 236,642.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,226.46x = 593,726.88 × 236,642.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,226.46x = 140,500,918,204.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,500,918,204.10/430,226.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,574.33

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