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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517,149.12, 713,688.94 and 430,963.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517,149.12, 713,688.94 and 430,963.91 is: 594,749.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517,149.12 : 713,688.94 = 430,963.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517,149.12/713,688.94 = 430,963.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517,149.12x = 713,688.94 × 430,963.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517,149.12x = 307,574,175,752.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,574,175,752.75/517,149.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594,749.49

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