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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,727.80, 647,591.70 and 405,462.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,727.80, 647,591.70 and 405,462.20 is: 608,193.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,727.80 : 647,591.70 = 405,462.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,727.80/647,591.70 = 405,462.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,727.80x = 647,591.70 × 405,462.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,727.80x = 262,573,955,383.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,573,955,383.74/431,727.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608,193.30

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