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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,321.30, 593,843.43 and 236,731.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,321.30, 593,843.43 and 236,731.74 is: 326,689.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,321.30 : 593,843.43 = 236,731.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,321.30/593,843.43 = 236,731.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,321.30x = 593,843.43 × 236,731.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,321.30x = 140,581,588,471.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,581,588,471.47/430,321.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,689.82

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