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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429,727.65, 588,439.62 and 412,787.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429,727.65, 588,439.62 and 412,787.85 is: 565,243.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429,727.65 : 588,439.62 = 412,787.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429,727.65/588,439.62 = 412,787.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429,727.65x = 588,439.62 × 412,787.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429,727.65x = 242,900,725,594.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,900,725,594.62/429,727.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565,243.42

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