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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,002.73, 593,388.82 and 277,047.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,002.73, 593,388.82 and 277,047.37 is: 382,315.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,002.73 : 593,388.82 = 277,047.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,002.73/593,388.82 = 277,047.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,002.73x = 593,388.82 × 277,047.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,002.73x = 164,396,811,968.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,396,811,968.40/430,002.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,315.74

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