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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,308, 593,825.04 and 251,460

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,308, 593,825.04 and 251,460 is: 347,014.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,308 : 593,825.04 = 251,460 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,308/593,825.04 = 251,460/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,308x = 593,825.04 × 251,460
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,308x = 149,323,244,558.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,323,244,558.40/430,308
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,014.80

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