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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,983.41, 595,133.19 and 270,114.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,983.41, 595,133.19 and 270,114.98 is: 372,994.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,983.41 : 595,133.19 = 270,114.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,983.41/595,133.19 = 270,114.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,983.41x = 595,133.19 × 270,114.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,983.41x = 160,754,386,738.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,754,386,738.52/430,983.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,994.38

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