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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,261.20, 646,978.20 and 361,622.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,261.20, 646,978.20 and 361,622.80 is: 542,506.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,261.20 : 646,978.20 = 361,622.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,261.20/646,978.20 = 361,622.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,261.20x = 646,978.20 × 361,622.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,261.20x = 233,962,068,222.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,962,068,222.96/431,261.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542,506.65

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