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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,633.07, 647,636.11 and 231,720.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,633.07, 647,636.11 and 231,720.01 is: 347,680.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,633.07 : 647,636.11 = 231,720.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,633.07/647,636.11 = 231,720.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,633.07x = 647,636.11 × 231,720.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,633.07x = 150,070,243,687.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,070,243,687.17/431,633.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,680.13

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