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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,822.50, 594,548.74 and 269,626.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,822.50, 594,548.74 and 269,626.02 is: 372,092.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,822.50 : 594,548.74 = 269,626.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,822.50/594,548.74 = 269,626.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,822.50x = 594,548.74 × 269,626.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,822.50x = 160,305,810,462.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,305,810,462.22/430,822.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,092.48

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