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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,729.77, 594,305.41 and 362,080.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,729.77, 594,305.41 and 362,080.23 is: 499,585.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,729.77 : 594,305.41 = 362,080.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,729.77/594,305.41 = 362,080.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,729.77x = 594,305.41 × 362,080.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,729.77x = 215,186,239,543.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,186,239,543.04/430,729.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499,585.25

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