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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432,329.42, 592,288.54 and 416,162.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432,329.42, 592,288.54 and 416,162.37 is: 570,139.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432,329.42 : 592,288.54 = 416,162.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432,329.42/592,288.54 = 416,162.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432,329.42x = 592,288.54 × 416,162.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432,329.42x = 246,488,201,489.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,488,201,489.83/432,329.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570,139.79

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