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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723,349.08, 998,023.14 and 432,842.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723,349.08, 998,023.14 and 432,842.58 is: 597,203.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723,349.08 : 998,023.14 = 432,842.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723,349.08/998,023.14 = 432,842.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723,349.08x = 998,023.14 × 432,842.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723,349.08x = 431,986,910,817.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,986,910,817.30/723,349.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,203.93

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