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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,616.30, 594,241.70 and 269,560.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,616.30, 594,241.70 and 269,560.16 is: 371,987.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,616.30 : 594,241.70 = 269,560.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,616.30/594,241.70 = 269,560.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,616.30x = 594,241.70 × 269,560.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,616.30x = 160,183,887,730.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,183,887,730.67/430,616.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,987.52

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