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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560,397.24, 773,633.58 and 432,786.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560,397.24, 773,633.58 and 432,786.36 is: 597,465.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,397.24 : 773,633.58 = 432,786.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,397.24/773,633.58 = 432,786.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,397.24x = 773,633.58 × 432,786.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,397.24x = 334,818,061,061.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,818,061,061.97/560,397.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,465.58

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