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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,192.08, 642,121.56 and 374,425.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,192.08, 642,121.56 and 374,425.20 is: 558,881.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,192.08 : 642,121.56 = 374,425.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,192.08/642,121.56 = 374,425.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,192.08x = 642,121.56 × 374,425.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,192.08x = 240,426,493,527.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,426,493,527.31/430,192.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558,881.73

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