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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,999.80, 647,999.70 and 151,545.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,999.80, 647,999.70 and 151,545.40 is: 227,318.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,999.80 : 647,999.70 = 151,545.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,999.80/647,999.70 = 151,545.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,999.80x = 647,999.70 × 151,545.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,999.80x = 98,201,373,736.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,201,373,736.38/431,999.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,318.10

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