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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,845, 594,179.02 and 269,714.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,845, 594,179.02 and 269,714.72 is: 371,964.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,845 : 594,179.02 = 269,714.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,845/594,179.02 = 269,714.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,845x = 594,179.02 × 269,714.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,845x = 160,258,828,009.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,258,828,009.17/430,845
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,964.00

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