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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,977.64, 647,441.15 and 305,654.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,977.64, 647,441.15 and 305,654.30 is: 458,109.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,977.64 : 647,441.15 = 305,654.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,977.64/647,441.15 = 305,654.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,977.64x = 647,441.15 × 305,654.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,977.64x = 197,893,166,728.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,893,166,728.97/431,977.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,109.75

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