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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,273.35, 599,503.96 and 429,302.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,273.35, 599,503.96 and 429,302.95 is: 588,576.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,273.35 : 599,503.96 = 429,302.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,273.35/599,503.96 = 429,302.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,273.35x = 599,503.96 × 429,302.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,273.35x = 257,368,818,564.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,368,818,564.68/437,273.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588,576.50

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