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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501,177.59, 752,407.91 and 430,552.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501,177.59, 752,407.91 and 430,552.07 is: 646,379.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501,177.59 : 752,407.91 = 430,552.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501,177.59/752,407.91 = 430,552.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501,177.59x = 752,407.91 × 430,552.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501,177.59x = 323,950,777,220.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,950,777,220.07/501,177.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646,379.22

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