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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,774.51, 594,458.97 and 269,718.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,774.51, 594,458.97 and 269,718.36 is: 372,205.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,774.51 : 594,458.97 = 269,718.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,774.51/594,458.97 = 269,718.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,774.51x = 594,458.97 × 269,718.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,774.51x = 160,336,498,475.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,336,498,475.69/430,774.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,205.17

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