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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,635.80, 647,453.70 and 392,928.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,635.80, 647,453.70 and 392,928.60 is: 589,392.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,635.80 : 647,453.70 = 392,928.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,635.80/647,453.70 = 392,928.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,635.80x = 647,453.70 × 392,928.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,635.80x = 254,403,075,905.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,403,075,905.82/431,635.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589,392.90

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