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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,264.98, 594,031.32 and 277,357.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,264.98, 594,031.32 and 277,357.50 is: 382,924.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,264.98 : 594,031.32 = 277,357.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,264.98/594,031.32 = 277,357.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,264.98x = 594,031.32 × 277,357.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,264.98x = 164,759,041,836.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,759,041,836.90/430,264.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,924.59

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