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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,089.64, 972,176.10 and 432,529.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,089.64, 972,176.10 and 432,529.86 is: 597,218.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,089.64 : 972,176.10 = 432,529.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,089.64/972,176.10 = 432,529.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,089.64x = 972,176.10 × 432,529.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,089.64x = 420,495,192,428.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,495,192,428.35/704,089.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,218.26

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