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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,768.72, 594,359.28 and 362,119.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,768.72, 594,359.28 and 362,119.24 is: 499,639.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,768.72 : 594,359.28 = 362,119.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,768.72/594,359.28 = 362,119.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,768.72x = 594,359.28 × 362,119.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,768.72x = 215,228,930,760.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,228,930,760.55/430,768.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499,639.18

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