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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,456.52, 893,172.42 and 432,649.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,456.52, 893,172.42 and 432,649.32 is: 596,843.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,456.52 : 893,172.42 = 432,649.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,456.52/893,172.42 = 432,649.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,456.52x = 893,172.42 × 432,649.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,456.52x = 386,430,440,155.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,430,440,155.75/647,456.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,843.85

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