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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,615.80, 647,610.27 and 231,702.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,615.80, 647,610.27 and 231,702.73 is: 347,654.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,615.80 : 647,610.27 = 231,702.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,615.80/647,610.27 = 231,702.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,615.80x = 647,610.27 × 231,702.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,615.80x = 150,053,067,535.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,053,067,535.04/431,615.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,654.25

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