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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,435.87, 592,649.40 and 365,768.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,435.87, 592,649.40 and 365,768.71 is: 503,611.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,435.87 : 592,649.40 = 365,768.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,435.87/592,649.40 = 365,768.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,435.87x = 592,649.40 × 365,768.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,435.87x = 216,772,606,520.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,772,606,520.27/430,435.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,611.85

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