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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432,263.70, 603,769.50 and 432,263.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432,263.70, 603,769.50 and 432,263.70 is: 603,769.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432,263.70 : 603,769.50 = 432,263.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432,263.70/603,769.50 = 432,263.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432,263.70x = 603,769.50 × 432,263.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432,263.70x = 260,987,638,017.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,987,638,017.15/432,263.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603,769.50

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