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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,835.99, 594,166.59 and 269,705.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,835.99, 594,166.59 and 269,705.70 is: 371,951.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,835.99 : 594,166.59 = 269,705.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,835.99/594,166.59 = 269,705.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,835.99x = 594,166.59 × 269,705.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,835.99x = 160,250,116,072.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,250,116,072.56/430,835.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,951.56

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