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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,267.97, 599,496.59 and 429,297.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,267.97, 599,496.59 and 429,297.57 is: 588,569.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,267.97 : 599,496.59 = 429,297.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,267.97/599,496.59 = 429,297.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,267.97x = 599,496.59 × 429,297.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,267.97x = 257,362,430,383.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,362,430,383.53/437,267.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588,569.13

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