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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,999.20, 647,998.80 and 385,304.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,999.20, 647,998.80 and 385,304.80 is: 577,957.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,999.20 : 647,998.80 = 385,304.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,999.20/647,998.80 = 385,304.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,999.20x = 647,998.80 × 385,304.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,999.20x = 249,677,048,034.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,677,048,034.24/431,999.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577,957.20

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