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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,657.20, 647,485.80 and 389,666.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,657.20, 647,485.80 and 389,666.80 is: 584,500.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,657.20 : 647,485.80 = 389,666.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,657.20/647,485.80 = 389,666.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,657.20x = 647,485.80 × 389,666.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,657.20x = 252,303,719,731.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,303,719,731.44/431,657.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,500.20

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