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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,845.75, 594,180.03 and 269,715.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,845.75, 594,180.03 and 269,715.45 is: 371,964.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,845.75 : 594,180.03 = 269,715.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,845.75/594,180.03 = 269,715.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,845.75x = 594,180.03 × 269,715.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,845.75x = 160,259,534,172.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,259,534,172.46/430,845.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,964.99

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