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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,448.37, 593,858.30 and 269,242.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,448.37, 593,858.30 and 269,242.17 is: 371,453.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,448.37 : 593,858.30 = 269,242.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,448.37/593,858.30 = 269,242.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,448.37x = 593,858.30 × 269,242.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,448.37x = 159,891,695,305.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,891,695,305.82/430,448.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,453.83

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