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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,047.88, 608,704.20 and 429,038.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,047.88, 608,704.20 and 429,038.82 is: 592,130.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,047.88 : 608,704.20 = 429,038.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,047.88/608,704.20 = 429,038.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,047.88x = 608,704.20 × 429,038.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,047.88x = 261,157,731,697.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,157,731,697.04/441,047.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,130.11

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