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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672,665.82, 927,753.95 and 430,971.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672,665.82, 927,753.95 and 430,971.03 is: 594,403.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672,665.82 : 927,753.95 = 430,971.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672,665.82/927,753.95 = 430,971.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672,665.82x = 927,753.95 × 430,971.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672,665.82x = 399,835,076,495.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,835,076,495.50/672,665.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594,403.74

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