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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432,278.46, 647,089.05 and 368,505.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432,278.46, 647,089.05 and 368,505.54 is: 551,625.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432,278.46 : 647,089.05 = 368,505.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432,278.46/647,089.05 = 368,505.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432,278.46x = 647,089.05 × 368,505.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432,278.46x = 238,455,899,798.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,455,899,798.34/432,278.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,625.68

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