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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,374.82, 595,049.90 and 269,949.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,374.82, 595,049.90 and 269,949.61 is: 372,375.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,374.82 : 595,049.90 = 269,949.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,374.82/595,049.90 = 269,949.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,374.82x = 595,049.90 × 269,949.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,374.82x = 160,633,487,829.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,633,487,829.60/431,374.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,375.67

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