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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432,828.56, 652,197.20 and 355,671.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432,828.56, 652,197.20 and 355,671.20 is: 535,934.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432,828.56 : 652,197.20 = 355,671.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432,828.56/652,197.20 = 355,671.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432,828.56x = 652,197.20 × 355,671.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432,828.56x = 231,967,760,760.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,967,760,760.64/432,828.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,934.51

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