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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,322.19, 593,825.90 and 236,717.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,322.19, 593,825.90 and 236,717.62 is: 326,660.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,322.19 : 593,825.90 = 236,717.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,322.19/593,825.90 = 236,717.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,322.19x = 593,825.90 × 236,717.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,322.19x = 140,569,055,193.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,569,055,193.11/430,322.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,660.02

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