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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,449.37, 593,859.68 and 269,243.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,449.37, 593,859.68 and 269,243.17 is: 371,455.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,449.37 : 593,859.68 = 269,243.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,449.37/593,859.68 = 269,243.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,449.37x = 593,859.68 × 269,243.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,449.37x = 159,892,662,778.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,892,662,778.39/430,449.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,455.21

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