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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,499.88, 593,891.06 and 277,587.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,499.88, 593,891.06 and 277,587.19 is: 382,942.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,499.88 : 593,891.06 = 277,587.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,499.88/593,891.06 = 277,587.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,499.88x = 593,891.06 × 277,587.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,499.88x = 164,856,551,427.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,856,551,427.38/430,499.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,942.15

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