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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537,969.60, 806,954.40 and 432,993.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537,969.60, 806,954.40 and 432,993.60 is: 649,490.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537,969.60 : 806,954.40 = 432,993.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537,969.60/806,954.40 = 432,993.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537,969.60x = 806,954.40 × 432,993.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537,969.60x = 349,406,090,691.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,406,090,691.84/537,969.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649,490.40

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