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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,830, 594,559.08 and 269,633.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,830, 594,559.08 and 269,633.52 is: 372,102.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,830 : 594,559.08 = 269,633.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,830/594,559.08 = 269,633.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,830x = 594,559.08 × 269,633.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,830x = 160,313,057,588.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,313,057,588.36/430,830
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,102.82

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