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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,028.58, 593,404.13 and 253,190.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,028.58, 593,404.13 and 253,190.88 is: 349,382.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,028.58 : 593,404.13 = 253,190.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,028.58/593,404.13 = 253,190.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,028.58x = 593,404.13 × 253,190.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,028.58x = 150,244,512,604.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,244,512,604.38/430,028.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,382.62

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