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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,232.66, 593,722.25 and 236,660.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,232.66, 593,722.25 and 236,660.19 is: 326,591.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,232.66 : 593,722.25 = 236,660.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,232.66/593,722.25 = 236,660.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,232.66x = 593,722.25 × 236,660.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,232.66x = 140,510,419,308.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,510,419,308.93/430,232.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,591.71

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