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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,450.37, 593,861.06 and 269,244.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,450.37, 593,861.06 and 269,244.17 is: 371,456.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,450.37 : 593,861.06 = 269,244.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,450.37/593,861.06 = 269,244.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,450.37x = 593,861.06 × 269,244.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,450.37x = 159,893,628,195.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,893,628,195.02/430,450.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,456.59

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