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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,214.32, 593,453.64 and 258,086.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,214.32, 593,453.64 and 258,086.48 is: 356,014.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,214.32 : 593,453.64 = 258,086.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,214.32/593,453.64 = 258,086.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,214.32x = 593,453.64 × 258,086.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,214.32x = 153,162,360,990.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,162,360,990.79/430,214.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,014.09

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