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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,630.92, 867,898.26 and 432,731.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,630.92, 867,898.26 and 432,731.88 is: 597,436.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,630.92 : 867,898.26 = 432,731.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,630.92/867,898.26 = 432,731.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,630.92x = 867,898.26 × 432,731.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,630.92x = 375,567,245,698.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,567,245,698.53/628,630.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,436.80

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