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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691,961.99, 954,973.28 and 433,879.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691,961.99, 954,973.28 and 433,879.79 is: 598,795.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691,961.99 : 954,973.28 = 433,879.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691,961.99/954,973.28 = 433,879.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691,961.99x = 954,973.28 × 433,879.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691,961.99x = 414,343,604,012.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,343,604,012.61/691,961.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,795.32

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