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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,237.02, 593,741.58 and 236,652.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,237.02, 593,741.58 and 236,652.96 is: 326,589.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,237.02 : 593,741.58 = 236,652.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,237.02/593,741.58 = 236,652.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,237.02x = 593,741.58 × 236,652.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,237.02x = 140,510,702,382.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,510,702,382.08/430,237.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,589.06

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