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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,315.82, 593,835.84 and 236,726.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,315.82, 593,835.84 and 236,726.22 is: 326,682.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,315.82 : 593,835.84 = 236,726.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,315.82/593,835.84 = 236,726.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,315.82x = 593,835.84 × 236,726.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,315.82x = 140,576,513,703.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,576,513,703.73/430,315.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,682.19

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