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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,391.60, 647,087.40 and 150,879.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,391.60, 647,087.40 and 150,879.60 is: 226,319.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,391.60 : 647,087.40 = 150,879.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,391.60/647,087.40 = 150,879.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,391.60x = 647,087.40 × 150,879.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,391.60x = 97,632,288,077.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,632,288,077.04/431,391.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,319.40

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