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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432,463.40, 647,139.90 and 292,495.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432,463.40, 647,139.90 and 292,495.40 is: 437,691.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432,463.40 : 647,139.90 = 292,495.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432,463.40/647,139.90 = 292,495.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432,463.40x = 647,139.90 × 292,495.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432,463.40x = 189,285,443,906.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,285,443,906.46/432,463.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,691.24

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