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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719,381.52, 993,144.24 and 432,972

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719,381.52, 993,144.24 and 432,972 is: 597,740.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719,381.52 : 993,144.24 = 432,972 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719,381.52/993,144.24 = 432,972/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719,381.52x = 993,144.24 × 432,972
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719,381.52x = 430,003,647,881.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,003,647,881.28/719,381.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,740.75

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