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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,336.40, 972,157.68 and 432,469.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,336.40, 972,157.68 and 432,469.44 is: 596,914.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,336.40 : 972,157.68 = 432,469.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,336.40/972,157.68 = 432,469.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,336.40x = 972,157.68 × 432,469.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,336.40x = 420,428,487,461.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,428,487,461.30/704,336.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,914.33

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