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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432,823.38, 647,611.22 and 357,978.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432,823.38, 647,611.22 and 357,978.78 is: 535,625.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432,823.38 : 647,611.22 = 357,978.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432,823.38/647,611.22 = 357,978.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432,823.38x = 647,611.22 × 357,978.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432,823.38x = 231,831,072,660.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,831,072,660.02/432,823.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,625.11

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