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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,046.08, 593,376.96 and 251,163.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,046.08, 593,376.96 and 251,163.52 is: 346,555.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,046.08 : 593,376.96 = 251,163.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,046.08/593,376.96 = 251,163.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,046.08x = 593,376.96 × 251,163.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,046.08x = 149,034,645,960.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,034,645,960.50/430,046.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,555.06

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