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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,227.46, 593,728.26 and 236,643.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,227.46, 593,728.26 and 236,643.34 is: 326,575.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,227.46 : 593,728.26 = 236,643.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,227.46/593,728.26 = 236,643.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,227.46x = 593,728.26 × 236,643.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,227.46x = 140,501,838,498.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,501,838,498.79/430,227.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,575.71

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