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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,073.39, 593,591.57 and 272,807.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,073.39, 593,591.57 and 272,807.58 is: 376,531.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,073.39 : 593,591.57 = 272,807.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,073.39/593,591.57 = 272,807.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,073.39x = 593,591.57 × 272,807.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,073.39x = 161,936,282,304.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,936,282,304.86/430,073.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,531.74

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