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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,316.82, 593,837.22 and 236,727.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,316.82, 593,837.22 and 236,727.22 is: 326,683.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,316.82 : 593,837.22 = 236,727.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,316.82/593,837.22 = 236,727.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,316.82x = 593,837.22 × 236,727.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,316.82x = 140,577,434,223.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,577,434,223.13/430,316.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,683.57

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