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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,171.54, 593,784.39 and 260,405.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,171.54, 593,784.39 and 260,405.71 is: 359,449.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,171.54 : 593,784.39 = 260,405.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,171.54/593,784.39 = 260,405.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,171.54x = 593,784.39 × 260,405.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,171.54x = 154,624,845,664.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,624,845,664.87/430,171.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,449.27

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