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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722,973.63, 997,436.57 and 432,591.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722,973.63, 997,436.57 and 432,591.98 is: 596,817.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722,973.63 : 997,436.57 = 432,591.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722,973.63/997,436.57 = 432,591.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722,973.63x = 997,436.57 × 432,591.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722,973.63x = 431,483,053,590.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,483,053,590.57/722,973.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,817.14

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