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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,432.06, 599,719.24 and 429,460.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,432.06, 599,719.24 and 429,460.40 is: 588,790.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,432.06 : 599,719.24 = 429,460.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,432.06/599,719.24 = 429,460.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,432.06x = 599,719.24 × 429,460.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,432.06x = 257,555,664,698.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,555,664,698.10/437,432.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588,790.10

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