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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432,371.71, 645,718.94 and 368,511.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432,371.71, 645,718.94 and 368,511.31 is: 550,347.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432,371.71 : 645,718.94 = 368,511.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432,371.71/645,718.94 = 368,511.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432,371.71x = 645,718.94 × 368,511.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432,371.71x = 237,954,732,471.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,954,732,471.21/432,371.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,347.60

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