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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,615.30, 594,240.32 and 269,559.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,615.30, 594,240.32 and 269,559.16 is: 371,986.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,615.30 : 594,240.32 = 269,559.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,615.30/594,240.32 = 269,559.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,615.30x = 594,240.32 × 269,559.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,615.30x = 160,182,921,497.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,182,921,497.33/430,615.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,986.14

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