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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501,903.81, 749,245.48 and 430,052.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501,903.81, 749,245.48 and 430,052.76 is: 641,985.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501,903.81 : 749,245.48 = 430,052.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501,903.81/749,245.48 = 430,052.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501,903.81x = 749,245.48 × 430,052.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501,903.81x = 322,215,085,516.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,215,085,516.39/501,903.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,985.73

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