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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,688.40, 647,532.60 and 361,704.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,688.40, 647,532.60 and 361,704.40 is: 542,556.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,688.40 : 647,532.60 = 361,704.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,688.40/647,532.60 = 361,704.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,688.40x = 647,532.60 × 361,704.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,688.40x = 234,215,390,563.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,215,390,563.44/431,688.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542,556.60

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