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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,299.92, 593,800.44 and 236,706.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,299.92, 593,800.44 and 236,706.68 is: 326,647.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,299.92 : 593,800.44 = 236,706.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,299.92/593,800.44 = 236,706.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,299.92x = 593,800.44 × 236,706.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,299.92x = 140,556,530,734.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,556,530,734.94/430,299.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,647.82

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