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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,501.70, 647,252.55 and 389,511.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,501.70, 647,252.55 and 389,511.30 is: 584,266.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,501.70 : 647,252.55 = 389,511.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,501.70/647,252.55 = 389,511.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,501.70x = 647,252.55 × 389,511.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,501.70x = 252,112,182,178.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,112,182,178.82/431,501.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,266.95

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