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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,120.27, 594,917.51 and 258,935.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,120.27, 594,917.51 and 258,935.93 is: 357,314.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,120.27 : 594,917.51 = 258,935.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,120.27/594,917.51 = 258,935.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,120.27x = 594,917.51 × 258,935.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,120.27x = 154,045,514,455.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,045,514,455.87/431,120.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,314.48

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