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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,315, 593,834.70 and 251,467

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,315, 593,834.70 and 251,467 is: 347,024.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,315 : 593,834.70 = 251,467 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,315/593,834.70 = 251,467/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,315x = 593,834.70 × 251,467
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,315x = 149,329,830,504.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,329,830,504.90/430,315
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,024.46

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