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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,452.59, 593,864.12 and 269,246.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,452.59, 593,864.12 and 269,246.39 is: 371,459.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,452.59 : 593,864.12 = 269,246.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,452.59/593,864.12 = 269,246.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,452.59x = 593,864.12 × 269,246.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,452.59x = 159,895,768,164.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,895,768,164.32/430,452.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,459.65

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