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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,161.20, 646,741.80 and 389,170.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,161.20, 646,741.80 and 389,170.80 is: 583,756.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,161.20 : 646,741.80 = 389,170.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,161.20/646,741.80 = 389,170.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,161.20x = 646,741.80 × 389,170.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,161.20x = 251,693,023,699.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,693,023,699.44/431,161.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,756.20

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