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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,019.60, 593,391.94 and 253,182.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,019.60, 593,391.94 and 253,182.10 is: 349,370.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,019.60 : 593,391.94 = 253,182.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,019.60/593,391.94 = 253,182.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,019.60x = 593,391.94 × 253,182.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,019.60x = 150,236,217,492.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,236,217,492.27/430,019.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,370.63

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