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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,842, 594,174.88 and 269,711.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,842, 594,174.88 and 269,711.72 is: 371,959.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,842 : 594,174.88 = 269,711.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,842/594,174.88 = 269,711.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,842x = 594,174.88 × 269,711.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,842x = 160,255,928,865.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,255,928,865.59/430,842
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,959.86

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