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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,228.96, 593,730.30 and 236,644.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,228.96, 593,730.30 and 236,644.84 is: 326,577.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,228.96 : 593,730.30 = 236,644.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,228.96/593,730.30 = 236,644.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,228.96x = 593,730.30 × 236,644.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,228.96x = 140,503,211,846.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,503,211,846.65/430,228.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,577.76

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