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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,764.36, 594,445.05 and 269,708.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,764.36, 594,445.05 and 269,708.28 is: 372,191.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,764.36 : 594,445.05 = 269,708.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,764.36/594,445.05 = 269,708.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,764.36x = 594,445.05 × 269,708.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,764.36x = 160,326,751,990.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,326,751,990.01/430,764.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,191.31

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