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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,133.66, 732,718.08 and 432,336

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488,133.66, 732,718.08 and 432,336 is: 648,962.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,133.66 : 732,718.08 = 432,336 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,133.66/732,718.08 = 432,336/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,133.66x = 732,718.08 × 432,336
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,133.66x = 316,780,403,834.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,780,403,834.88/488,133.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648,962.43

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