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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,271.35, 599,501.22 and 429,300.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,271.35, 599,501.22 and 429,300.95 is: 588,573.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,271.35 : 599,501.22 = 429,300.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,271.35/599,501.22 = 429,300.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,271.35x = 599,501.22 × 429,300.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,271.35x = 257,366,438,664.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,366,438,664.77/437,271.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588,573.76

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