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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,489.68, 593,828.37 and 269,064.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,489.68, 593,828.37 and 269,064.57 is: 371,154.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,489.68 : 593,828.37 = 269,064.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,489.68/593,828.37 = 269,064.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,489.68x = 593,828.37 × 269,064.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,489.68x = 159,778,175,027.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,778,175,027.85/430,489.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,154.48

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