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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,753.41, 603,048 and 429,778.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,753.41, 603,048 and 429,778.23 is: 593,417.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,753.41 : 603,048 = 429,778.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,753.41/603,048 = 429,778.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,753.41x = 603,048 × 429,778.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,753.41x = 259,176,902,045.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,176,902,045.04/436,753.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,417.01

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