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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432,330.06, 651,737.92 and 403,428.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432,330.06, 651,737.92 and 403,428.98 is: 608,169.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432,330.06 : 651,737.92 = 403,428.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432,330.06/651,737.92 = 403,428.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432,330.06x = 651,737.92 × 403,428.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432,330.06x = 262,929,964,292.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,929,964,292.92/432,330.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608,169.52

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