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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,693.80, 647,540.70 and 265,575.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,693.80, 647,540.70 and 265,575.40 is: 398,363.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,693.80 : 647,540.70 = 265,575.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,693.80/647,540.70 = 265,575.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,693.80x = 647,540.70 × 265,575.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,693.80x = 171,970,880,418.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,970,880,418.78/431,693.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,363.10

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