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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,996.40, 646,828.20 and 431,996.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,996.40, 646,828.20 and 431,996.40 is: 646,828.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,996.40 : 646,828.20 = 431,996.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,996.40/646,828.20 = 431,996.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,996.40x = 646,828.20 × 431,996.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,996.40x = 279,427,453,818.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,427,453,818.48/431,996.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646,828.20

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