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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,908.96, 594,555.12 and 261,107.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,908.96, 594,555.12 and 261,107.04 is: 360,267.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,908.96 : 594,555.12 = 261,107.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,908.96/594,555.12 = 261,107.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,908.96x = 594,555.12 × 261,107.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,908.96x = 155,242,527,500.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,242,527,500.05/430,908.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,267.58

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