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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,779.80, 647,669.70 and 403,786.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,779.80, 647,669.70 and 403,786.20 is: 605,679.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,779.80 : 647,669.70 = 403,786.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,779.80/647,669.70 = 403,786.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,779.80x = 647,669.70 × 403,786.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,779.80x = 261,520,087,018.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,520,087,018.14/431,779.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605,679.30

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