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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501,177.03, 752,407.07 and 430,551.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501,177.03, 752,407.07 and 430,551.51 is: 646,378.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501,177.03 : 752,407.07 = 430,551.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501,177.03/752,407.07 = 430,551.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501,177.03x = 752,407.07 × 430,551.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501,177.03x = 323,950,001,199.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,950,001,199.56/501,177.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646,378.39

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