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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,363.80, 647,045.70 and 397,246.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,363.80, 647,045.70 and 397,246.60 is: 595,869.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,363.80 : 647,045.70 = 397,246.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,363.80/647,045.70 = 397,246.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,363.80x = 647,045.70 × 397,246.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,363.80x = 257,036,704,369.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,036,704,369.62/431,363.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595,869.90

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