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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,724.95, 594,241 and 430,060.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,724.95, 594,241 and 430,060.66 is: 593,324.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,724.95 : 594,241 = 430,060.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,724.95/594,241 = 430,060.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,724.95x = 594,241 × 430,060.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,724.95x = 255,559,676,659.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,559,676,659.06/430,724.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,324.53

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