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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,832.94, 594,162.45 and 269,702.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,832.94, 594,162.45 and 269,702.70 is: 371,947.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,832.94 : 594,162.45 = 269,702.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,832.94/594,162.45 = 269,702.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,832.94x = 594,162.45 × 269,702.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,832.94x = 160,247,217,003.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,247,217,003.62/430,832.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,947.46

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