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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,248.50, 646,017.09 and 203,231.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,248.50, 646,017.09 and 203,231.88 is: 304,444.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,248.50 : 646,017.09 = 203,231.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,248.50/646,017.09 = 203,231.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,248.50x = 646,017.09 × 203,231.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,248.50x = 131,291,267,712.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,291,267,712.83/431,248.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,444.58

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