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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,355.43, 594,015.54 and 287,115.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,355.43, 594,015.54 and 287,115.12 is: 396,302.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,355.43 : 594,015.54 = 287,115.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,355.43/594,015.54 = 287,115.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,355.43x = 594,015.54 × 287,115.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,355.43x = 170,550,843,048.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,550,843,048.97/430,355.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,302.29

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