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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,977.32, 599,992.44 and 314,295.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,977.32, 599,992.44 and 314,295.72 is: 433,528.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,977.32 : 599,992.44 = 314,295.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,977.32/599,992.44 = 314,295.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,977.32x = 599,992.44 × 314,295.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,977.32x = 188,575,055,924.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,575,055,924.36/434,977.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433,528.48

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