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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,826.46, 594,153.48 and 269,696.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,826.46, 594,153.48 and 269,696.20 is: 371,938.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,826.46 : 594,153.48 = 269,696.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,826.46/594,153.48 = 269,696.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,826.46x = 594,153.48 × 269,696.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,826.46x = 160,240,935,772.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,240,935,772.78/430,826.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,938.47

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