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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,452.02, 593,863.35 and 269,245.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,452.02, 593,863.35 and 269,245.82 is: 371,458.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,452.02 : 593,863.35 = 269,245.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,452.02/593,863.35 = 269,245.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,452.02x = 593,863.35 × 269,245.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,452.02x = 159,895,225,113.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,895,225,113.68/430,452.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,458.88

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