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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,295.92, 593,822.81 and 236,711.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,295.92, 593,822.81 and 236,711.79 is: 326,670.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,295.92 : 593,822.81 = 236,711.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,295.92/593,822.81 = 236,711.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,295.92x = 593,822.81 × 236,711.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,295.92x = 140,564,860,889.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,564,860,889.71/430,295.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,670.22

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