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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,999.80, 647,999.70 and 393,292.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,999.80, 647,999.70 and 393,292.60 is: 589,938.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,999.80 : 647,999.70 = 393,292.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,999.80/647,999.70 = 393,292.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,999.80x = 647,999.70 × 393,292.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,999.80x = 254,853,486,812.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,853,486,812.22/431,999.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589,938.90

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