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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,343.76, 593,866.11 and 236,740.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,343.76, 593,866.11 and 236,740.15 is: 326,696.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,343.76 : 593,866.11 = 236,740.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,343.76/593,866.11 = 236,740.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,343.76x = 593,866.11 × 236,740.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,343.76x = 140,591,951,961.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,591,951,961.32/430,343.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,696.86

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