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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,621.40, 647,432.10 and 282,322.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,621.40, 647,432.10 and 282,322.20 is: 423,483.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,621.40 : 647,432.10 = 282,322.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,621.40/647,432.10 = 282,322.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,621.40x = 647,432.10 × 282,322.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,621.40x = 182,784,454,822.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,784,454,822.62/431,621.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,483.30

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