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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,308.42, 593,822.33 and 236,711.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,308.42, 593,822.33 and 236,711.96 is: 326,660.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,308.42 : 593,822.33 = 236,711.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,308.42/593,822.33 = 236,711.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,308.42x = 593,822.33 × 236,711.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,308.42x = 140,564,843,473.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,564,843,473.40/430,308.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,660.69

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