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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623,389.26, 859,878.27 and 432,332.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623,389.26, 859,878.27 and 432,332.94 is: 596,342.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623,389.26 : 859,878.27 = 432,332.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623,389.26/859,878.27 = 432,332.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623,389.26x = 859,878.27 × 432,332.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623,389.26x = 371,753,700,511.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,753,700,511.21/623,389.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,342.81

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