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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,159.08, 593,652.78 and 258,083.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,159.08, 593,652.78 and 258,083.52 is: 356,175.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,159.08 : 593,652.78 = 258,083.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,159.08/593,652.78 = 258,083.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,159.08x = 593,652.78 × 258,083.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,159.08x = 153,211,999,120.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,211,999,120.19/430,159.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,175.21

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