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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,241.04, 593,747.10 and 236,656.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,241.04, 593,747.10 and 236,656.98 is: 326,594.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,241.04 : 593,747.10 = 236,656.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,241.04/593,747.10 = 236,656.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,241.04x = 593,747.10 × 236,656.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,241.04x = 140,514,395,569.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,514,395,569.76/430,241.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,594.59

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