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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,313.82, 593,833.07 and 236,724.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,313.82, 593,833.07 and 236,724.22 is: 326,679.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,313.82 : 593,833.07 = 236,724.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,313.82/593,833.07 = 236,724.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,313.82x = 593,833.07 × 236,724.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,313.82x = 140,574,671,640.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,574,671,640.06/430,313.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,679.43

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