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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674,493.84, 931,235.52 and 432,880.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674,493.84, 931,235.52 and 432,880.56 is: 597,653.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674,493.84 : 931,235.52 = 432,880.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674,493.84/931,235.52 = 432,880.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674,493.84x = 931,235.52 × 432,880.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674,493.84x = 403,113,753,389.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,113,753,389.49/674,493.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,653.72

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