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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,133.34, 593,587.13 and 269,079.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,133.34, 593,587.13 and 269,079.96 is: 371,332.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,133.34 : 593,587.13 = 269,079.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,133.34/593,587.13 = 269,079.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,133.34x = 593,587.13 × 269,079.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,133.34x = 159,722,399,851.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,722,399,851.52/430,133.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,332.29

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