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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,247.60, 646,871.40 and 385,628.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,247.60, 646,871.40 and 385,628.40 is: 578,442.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,247.60 : 646,871.40 = 385,628.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,247.60/646,871.40 = 385,628.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,247.60x = 646,871.40 × 385,628.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,247.60x = 249,451,982,987.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,451,982,987.76/431,247.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578,442.60

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