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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,085.99, 835,277.07 and 430,768.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,085.99, 835,277.07 and 430,768.72 is: 594,644.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,085.99 : 835,277.07 = 430,768.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,085.99/835,277.07 = 430,768.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,085.99x = 835,277.07 × 430,768.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,085.99x = 359,811,234,289.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,811,234,289.25/605,085.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594,644.79

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