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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,018.80, 641,399.94 and 373,413.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,018.80, 641,399.94 and 373,413.78 is: 556,970.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,018.80 : 641,399.94 = 373,413.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,018.80/641,399.94 = 373,413.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,018.80x = 641,399.94 × 373,413.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,018.80x = 239,507,576,087.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,507,576,087.17/430,018.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556,970.01

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