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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,057.60, 647,277.60 and 291,435.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,057.60, 647,277.60 and 291,435.20 is: 437,620.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,057.60 : 647,277.60 = 291,435.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,057.60/647,277.60 = 291,435.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,057.60x = 647,277.60 × 291,435.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,057.60x = 188,639,476,811.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,639,476,811.52/431,057.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,620.12

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