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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,831, 594,560.46 and 269,634.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,831, 594,560.46 and 269,634.52 is: 372,104.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,831 : 594,560.46 = 269,634.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,831/594,560.46 = 269,634.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,831x = 594,560.46 × 269,634.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,831x = 160,314,024,243.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,314,024,243.08/430,831
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,104.20

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