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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,320.80, 593,842.74 and 236,731.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,320.80, 593,842.74 and 236,731.24 is: 326,689.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,320.80 : 593,842.74 = 236,731.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,320.80/593,842.74 = 236,731.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,320.80x = 593,842.74 × 236,731.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,320.80x = 140,581,128,205.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,581,128,205.20/430,320.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,689.13

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