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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,998.70, 647,998.05 and 407,504.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,998.70, 647,998.05 and 407,504.30 is: 611,256.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,998.70 : 647,998.05 = 407,504.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,998.70/647,998.05 = 407,504.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,998.70x = 647,998.05 × 407,504.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,998.70x = 264,061,991,766.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,061,991,766.62/431,998.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611,256.45

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