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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,425.03, 599,709.64 and 429,453.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,425.03, 599,709.64 and 429,453.42 is: 588,780.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,425.03 : 599,709.64 = 429,453.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,425.03/599,709.64 = 429,453.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,425.03x = 599,709.64 × 429,453.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,425.03x = 257,547,355,904.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,547,355,904.97/437,425.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588,780.56

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