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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432,823.93, 652,190.26 and 355,666.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432,823.93, 652,190.26 and 355,666.57 is: 535,927.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432,823.93 : 652,190.26 = 355,666.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432,823.93/652,190.26 = 355,666.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432,823.93x = 652,190.26 × 355,666.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432,823.93x = 231,962,272,761.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,962,272,761.61/432,823.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,927.56

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