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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938,602.08, 1,408,321.62 and 432,891

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938,602.08, 1,408,321.62 and 432,891 is: 649,529.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938,602.08 : 1,408,321.62 = 432,891 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938,602.08/1,408,321.62 = 432,891/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938,602.08x = 1,408,321.62 × 432,891
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938,602.08x = 609,649,754,403.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,649,754,403.42/938,602.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649,529.52

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