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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,683.40, 647,525.10 and 361,699.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,683.40, 647,525.10 and 361,699.40 is: 542,549.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,683.40 : 647,525.10 = 361,699.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,683.40/647,525.10 = 361,699.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,683.40x = 647,525.10 × 361,699.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,683.40x = 234,209,440,154.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,209,440,154.94/431,683.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542,549.10

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