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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432,562.32, 596,607.12 and 372,233.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432,562.32, 596,607.12 and 372,233.52 is: 513,399.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432,562.32 : 596,607.12 = 372,233.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432,562.32/596,607.12 = 372,233.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432,562.32x = 596,607.12 × 372,233.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432,562.32x = 222,077,168,334.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,077,168,334.66/432,562.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513,399.24

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