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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,728.77, 594,304.04 and 362,079.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,728.77, 594,304.04 and 362,079.23 is: 499,583.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,728.77 : 594,304.04 = 362,079.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,728.77/594,304.04 = 362,079.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,728.77x = 594,304.04 × 362,079.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,728.77x = 215,185,144,407.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,185,144,407.17/430,728.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499,583.87

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