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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,296.20, 647,030.70 and 361,657.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,296.20, 647,030.70 and 361,657.80 is: 542,559.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,296.20 : 647,030.70 = 361,657.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,296.20/647,030.70 = 361,657.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,296.20x = 647,030.70 × 361,657.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,296.20x = 234,003,699,494.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,003,699,494.46/431,296.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542,559.15

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