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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,288.42, 595,164.31 and 270,230.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,288.42, 595,164.31 and 270,230.45 is: 372,909.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,288.42 : 595,164.31 = 270,230.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,288.42/595,164.31 = 270,230.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,288.42x = 595,164.31 × 270,230.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,288.42x = 160,831,515,663.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,831,515,663.84/431,288.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,909.43

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