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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,708.20, 647,562.30 and 290,703.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,708.20, 647,562.30 and 290,703.40 is: 436,055.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,708.20 : 647,562.30 = 290,703.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,708.20/647,562.30 = 290,703.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,708.20x = 647,562.30 × 290,703.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,708.20x = 188,248,562,321.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,248,562,321.82/431,708.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,055.10

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