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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,344.76, 593,867.49 and 236,741.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,344.76, 593,867.49 and 236,741.15 is: 326,698.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,344.76 : 593,867.49 = 236,741.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,344.76/593,867.49 = 236,741.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,344.76x = 593,867.49 × 236,741.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,344.76x = 140,592,872,530.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,592,872,530.21/430,344.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,698.23

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