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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435,656.97, 651,149.73 and 392,864.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435,656.97, 651,149.73 and 392,864.67 is: 587,190.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435,656.97 : 651,149.73 = 392,864.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435,656.97/651,149.73 = 392,864.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435,656.97x = 651,149.73 × 392,864.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435,656.97x = 255,813,723,797.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,813,723,797.04/435,656.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587,190.71

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