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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,818, 594,542.52 and 269,621.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,818, 594,542.52 and 269,621.52 is: 372,086.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,818 : 594,542.52 = 269,621.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,818/594,542.52 = 269,621.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,818x = 594,542.52 × 269,621.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,818x = 160,301,457,947.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,301,457,947.03/430,818
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,086.26

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