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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,229.43, 593,731.08 and 236,645.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,229.43, 593,731.08 and 236,645.37 is: 326,578.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,229.43 : 593,731.08 = 236,645.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,229.43/593,731.08 = 236,645.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,229.43x = 593,731.08 × 236,645.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,229.43x = 140,503,711,107.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,503,711,107.10/430,229.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,578.57

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