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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,270.02, 593,786.88 and 236,685.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,270.02, 593,786.88 and 236,685.78 is: 326,634.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,270.02 : 593,786.88 = 236,685.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,270.02/593,786.88 = 236,685.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,270.02x = 593,786.88 × 236,685.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,270.02x = 140,540,910,846.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,540,910,846.57/430,270.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,634.22

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