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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,948.80, 647,923.20 and 290,231.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,948.80, 647,923.20 and 290,231.20 is: 435,346.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,948.80 : 647,923.20 = 290,231.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,948.80/647,923.20 = 290,231.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,948.80x = 647,923.20 × 290,231.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,948.80x = 188,047,527,843.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,047,527,843.84/431,948.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,346.80

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