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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,832.50, 594,562.53 and 269,636.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,832.50, 594,562.53 and 269,636.02 is: 372,106.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,832.50 : 594,562.53 = 269,636.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,832.50/594,562.53 = 269,636.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,832.50x = 594,562.53 × 269,636.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,832.50x = 160,315,474,230.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,315,474,230.33/430,832.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,106.27

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