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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,131.66, 732,715.08 and 432,334

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488,131.66, 732,715.08 and 432,334 is: 648,959.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,131.66 : 732,715.08 = 432,334 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,131.66/732,715.08 = 432,334/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,131.66x = 732,715.08 × 432,334
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,131.66x = 316,777,641,396.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,777,641,396.72/488,131.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648,959.42

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