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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,027.83, 593,403.10 and 253,190.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,027.83, 593,403.10 and 253,190.14 is: 349,381.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,027.83 : 593,403.10 = 253,190.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,027.83/593,403.10 = 253,190.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,027.83x = 593,403.10 × 253,190.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,027.83x = 150,243,811,848.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,243,811,848.95/430,027.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,381.60

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