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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,299.42, 593,799.75 and 236,706.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,299.42, 593,799.75 and 236,706.18 is: 326,647.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,299.42 : 593,799.75 = 236,706.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,299.42/593,799.75 = 236,706.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,299.42x = 593,799.75 × 236,706.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,299.42x = 140,556,070,507.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,556,070,507.46/430,299.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,647.13

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