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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,729.40, 647,594.10 and 361,745.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,729.40, 647,594.10 and 361,745.40 is: 542,618.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,729.40 : 647,594.10 = 361,745.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,729.40/647,594.10 = 361,745.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,729.40x = 647,594.10 × 361,745.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,729.40x = 234,264,186,742.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,264,186,742.14/431,729.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542,618.10

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