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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,227.57, 593,728.44 and 236,643.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,227.57, 593,728.44 and 236,643.45 is: 326,575.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,227.57 : 593,728.44 = 236,643.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,227.57/593,728.44 = 236,643.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,227.57x = 593,728.44 × 236,643.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,227.57x = 140,501,946,404.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,501,946,404.72/430,227.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,575.88

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