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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432,286.94, 647,101.68 and 368,514.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432,286.94, 647,101.68 and 368,514.02 is: 551,638.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432,286.94 : 647,101.68 = 368,514.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432,286.94/647,101.68 = 368,514.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432,286.94x = 647,101.68 × 368,514.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432,286.94x = 238,466,041,681.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,466,041,681.38/432,286.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,638.32

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