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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,079.08, 593,422.50 and 251,196.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,079.08, 593,422.50 and 251,196.52 is: 346,600.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,079.08 : 593,422.50 = 251,196.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,079.08/593,422.50 = 251,196.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,079.08x = 593,422.50 × 251,196.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,079.08x = 149,065,666,889.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,065,666,889.70/430,079.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,600.60

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