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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,217.32, 593,457.76 and 258,089.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,217.32, 593,457.76 and 258,089.48 is: 356,018.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,217.32 : 593,457.76 = 258,089.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,217.32/593,457.76 = 258,089.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,217.32x = 593,457.76 × 258,089.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,217.32x = 153,165,204,680.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,165,204,680.37/430,217.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,018.22

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