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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,764.72, 594,353.76 and 362,115.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,764.72, 594,353.76 and 362,115.24 is: 499,633.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,764.72 : 594,353.76 = 362,115.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,764.72/594,353.76 = 362,115.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,764.72x = 594,353.76 × 362,115.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,764.72x = 215,224,554,447.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,224,554,447.30/430,764.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499,633.66

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