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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,609.64, 594,533.94 and 269,529.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,609.64, 594,533.94 and 269,529.80 is: 372,134.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,609.64 : 594,533.94 = 269,529.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,609.64/594,533.94 = 269,529.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,609.64x = 594,533.94 × 269,529.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,609.64x = 160,244,613,941.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,244,613,941.41/430,609.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,134.29

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