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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,678.40, 647,517.60 and 332,030.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,678.40, 647,517.60 and 332,030.40 is: 498,045.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,678.40 : 647,517.60 = 332,030.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,678.40/647,517.60 = 332,030.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,678.40x = 647,517.60 × 332,030.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,678.40x = 214,995,527,735.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,995,527,735.04/431,678.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,045.60

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