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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,302.89, 593,814.70 and 236,706.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,302.89, 593,814.70 and 236,706.43 is: 326,653.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,302.89 : 593,814.70 = 236,706.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,302.89/593,814.70 = 236,706.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,302.89x = 593,814.70 × 236,706.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,302.89x = 140,559,755,642.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,559,755,642.22/430,302.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,653.06

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