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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,835.50, 594,566.67 and 269,639.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,835.50, 594,566.67 and 269,639.02 is: 372,110.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,835.50 : 594,566.67 = 269,639.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,835.50/594,566.67 = 269,639.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,835.50x = 594,566.67 × 269,639.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,835.50x = 160,318,374,223.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,318,374,223.46/430,835.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,110.41

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