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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432,194.76, 649,711.97 and 400,982.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432,194.76, 649,711.97 and 400,982.01 is: 602,790.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432,194.76 : 649,711.97 = 400,982.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432,194.76/649,711.97 = 400,982.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432,194.76x = 649,711.97 × 400,982.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432,194.76x = 260,522,809,646.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,522,809,646.75/432,194.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,790.30

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