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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432,921.51, 646,212.02 and 381,789.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432,921.51, 646,212.02 and 381,789.81 is: 569,888.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432,921.51 : 646,212.02 = 381,789.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432,921.51/646,212.02 = 381,789.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432,921.51x = 646,212.02 × 381,789.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432,921.51x = 246,717,162,426.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,717,162,426.57/432,921.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569,888.90

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