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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,985.60, 647,978.40 and 327,009.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,985.60, 647,978.40 and 327,009.60 is: 490,514.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,985.60 : 647,978.40 = 327,009.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,985.60/647,978.40 = 327,009.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,985.60x = 647,978.40 × 327,009.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,985.60x = 211,895,157,392.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,895,157,392.64/431,985.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,514.40

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