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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,229.58, 593,731.20 and 236,645.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,229.58, 593,731.20 and 236,645.46 is: 326,578.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,229.58 : 593,731.20 = 236,645.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,229.58/593,731.20 = 236,645.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,229.58x = 593,731.20 × 236,645.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,229.58x = 140,503,792,940.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,503,792,940.35/430,229.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,578.64

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