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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432,831.56, 652,201.73 and 355,674.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432,831.56, 652,201.73 and 355,674.20 is: 535,939.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432,831.56 : 652,201.73 = 355,674.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432,831.56/652,201.73 = 355,674.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432,831.56x = 652,201.73 × 355,674.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432,831.56x = 231,971,328,556.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,971,328,556.37/432,831.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,939.03

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