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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,730.77, 594,306.79 and 362,081.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,730.77, 594,306.79 and 362,081.23 is: 499,586.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,730.77 : 594,306.79 = 362,081.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,730.77/594,306.79 = 362,081.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,730.77x = 594,306.79 × 362,081.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,730.77x = 215,187,333,520.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,187,333,520.55/430,730.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499,586.63

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