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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,235.16, 593,629.56 and 258,074.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,235.16, 593,629.56 and 258,074.52 is: 356,085.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,235.16 : 593,629.56 = 258,074.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,235.16/593,629.56 = 258,074.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,235.16x = 593,629.56 × 258,074.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,235.16x = 153,200,663,754.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,200,663,754.81/430,235.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,085.88

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