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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,419.28, 599,701.77 and 429,447.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,419.28, 599,701.77 and 429,447.67 is: 588,772.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,419.28 : 599,701.77 = 429,447.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,419.28/599,701.77 = 429,447.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,419.28x = 599,701.77 × 429,447.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,419.28x = 257,540,527,821.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,540,527,821.38/437,419.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588,772.69

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