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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496,377.84, 683,272.08 and 432,606

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496,377.84, 683,272.08 and 432,606 is: 595,489.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496,377.84 : 683,272.08 = 432,606 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496,377.84/683,272.08 = 432,606/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496,377.84x = 683,272.08 × 432,606
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496,377.84x = 295,587,601,440.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,587,601,440.48/496,377.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595,489.12

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