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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433,607.33, 597,982.71 and 372,334.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433,607.33, 597,982.71 and 372,334.27 is: 513,481.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433,607.33 : 597,982.71 = 372,334.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433,607.33/597,982.71 = 372,334.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433,607.33x = 597,982.71 × 372,334.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433,607.33x = 222,649,455,800.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,649,455,800.47/433,607.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513,481.77

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