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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432,008.80, 605,434.40 and 432,008.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432,008.80, 605,434.40 and 432,008.80 is: 605,434.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432,008.80 : 605,434.40 = 432,008.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432,008.80/605,434.40 = 432,008.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432,008.80x = 605,434.40 × 432,008.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432,008.80x = 261,552,988,622.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,552,988,622.72/432,008.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605,434.40

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