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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674,486.84, 931,225.78 and 432,873.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674,486.84, 931,225.78 and 432,873.56 is: 597,644.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674,486.84 : 931,225.78 = 432,873.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674,486.84/931,225.78 = 432,873.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674,486.84x = 931,225.78 × 432,873.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674,486.84x = 403,103,018,552.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,103,018,552.38/674,486.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,644.01

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