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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,750.40, 647,431.20 and 194,971.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,750.40, 647,431.20 and 194,971.20 is: 292,369.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,750.40 : 647,431.20 = 194,971.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,750.40/647,431.20 = 194,971.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,750.40x = 647,431.20 × 194,971.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,750.40x = 126,230,437,981.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,230,437,981.44/431,750.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,369.01

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