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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,166.08, 593,470.56 and 260,338.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,166.08, 593,470.56 and 260,338.24 is: 359,170.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,166.08 : 593,470.56 = 260,338.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,166.08/593,470.56 = 260,338.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,166.08x = 593,470.56 × 260,338.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,166.08x = 154,503,081,082.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,503,081,082.21/430,166.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,170.77

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