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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575,610.83, 794,561.81 and 432,785.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575,610.83, 794,561.81 and 432,785.76 is: 597,408.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575,610.83 : 794,561.81 = 432,785.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575,610.83/794,561.81 = 432,785.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575,610.83x = 794,561.81 × 432,785.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575,610.83x = 343,875,036,807.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,875,036,807.83/575,610.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,408.91

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