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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,663.88, 936,321.72 and 433,791.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,663.88, 936,321.72 and 433,791.88 is: 598,482.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,663.88 : 936,321.72 = 433,791.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,663.88/936,321.72 = 433,791.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,663.88x = 936,321.72 × 433,791.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,663.88x = 406,168,759,203.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,168,759,203.63/678,663.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,482.95

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