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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,611.81, 594,235.48 and 269,555.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,611.81, 594,235.48 and 269,555.66 is: 371,981.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,611.81 : 594,235.48 = 269,555.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,611.81/594,235.48 = 269,555.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,611.81x = 594,235.48 × 269,555.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,611.81x = 160,179,537,818.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,179,537,818.52/430,611.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,981.29

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