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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673,294.79, 928,306.38 and 431,179.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673,294.79, 928,306.38 and 431,179.31 is: 594,489.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673,294.79 : 928,306.38 = 431,179.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673,294.79/928,306.38 = 431,179.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673,294.79x = 928,306.38 × 431,179.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673,294.79x = 400,266,504,397.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,266,504,397.00/673,294.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594,489.23

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