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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,006.43, 594,482.98 and 366,027.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,006.43, 594,482.98 and 366,027.02 is: 504,857.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,006.43 : 594,482.98 = 366,027.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,006.43/594,482.98 = 366,027.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,006.43x = 594,482.98 × 366,027.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,006.43x = 217,596,833,610.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,596,833,610.12/431,006.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504,857.51

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