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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,711.40, 647,567.10 and 361,727.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,711.40, 647,567.10 and 361,727.40 is: 542,591.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,711.40 : 647,567.10 = 361,727.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,711.40/647,567.10 = 361,727.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,711.40x = 647,567.10 × 361,727.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,711.40x = 234,242,763,408.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,242,763,408.54/431,711.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542,591.10

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