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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,228.89, 593,730.27 and 236,644.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,228.89, 593,730.27 and 236,644.65 is: 326,577.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,228.89 : 593,730.27 = 236,644.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,228.89/593,730.27 = 236,644.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,228.89x = 593,730.27 × 236,644.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,228.89x = 140,503,091,938.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,503,091,938.56/430,228.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,577.54

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