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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,995.68, 594,469.32 and 373,531.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,995.68, 594,469.32 and 373,531.04 is: 515,208.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,995.68 : 594,469.32 = 373,531.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,995.68/594,469.32 = 373,531.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,995.68x = 594,469.32 × 373,531.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,995.68x = 222,052,743,347.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,052,743,347.69/430,995.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515,208.74

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