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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,055.60, 647,274.60 and 291,433.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,055.60, 647,274.60 and 291,433.20 is: 437,617.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,055.60 : 647,274.60 = 291,433.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,055.60/647,274.60 = 291,433.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,055.60x = 647,274.60 × 291,433.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,055.60x = 188,637,307,956.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,637,307,956.72/431,055.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,617.11

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