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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432,115.52, 647,240.16 and 421,540.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432,115.52, 647,240.16 and 421,540.16 is: 631,399.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432,115.52 : 647,240.16 = 421,540.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432,115.52/647,240.16 = 421,540.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432,115.52x = 647,240.16 × 421,540.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432,115.52x = 272,837,720,604.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,837,720,604.83/432,115.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631,399.96

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