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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,131.58, 593,614.83 and 258,055.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,131.58, 593,614.83 and 258,055.99 is: 356,137.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,131.58 : 593,614.83 = 258,055.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,131.58/593,614.83 = 258,055.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,131.58x = 593,614.83 × 258,055.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,131.58x = 153,185,862,634.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,185,862,634.33/430,131.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,137.21

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