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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,430.40, 647,145.60 and 244,806.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,430.40, 647,145.60 and 244,806.40 is: 367,209.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,430.40 : 647,145.60 = 244,806.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,430.40/647,145.60 = 244,806.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,430.40x = 647,145.60 × 244,806.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,430.40x = 158,425,384,611.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,425,384,611.84/431,430.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,209.60

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