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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,700.79, 604,206.37 and 432,729.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,700.79, 604,206.37 and 432,729.17 is: 593,277.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,700.79 : 604,206.37 = 432,729.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,700.79/604,206.37 = 432,729.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,700.79x = 604,206.37 × 432,729.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,700.79x = 261,457,718,835.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,457,718,835.17/440,700.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,277.18

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