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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,723.40, 647,585.10 and 245,099.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,723.40, 647,585.10 and 245,099.40 is: 367,649.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,723.40 : 647,585.10 = 245,099.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,723.40/647,585.10 = 245,099.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,723.40x = 647,585.10 × 245,099.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,723.40x = 158,722,719,458.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,722,719,458.94/431,723.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,649.10

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