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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,895.60, 664,343.40 and 431,231.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,895.60, 664,343.40 and 431,231.60 is: 646,847.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,895.60 : 664,343.40 = 431,231.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,895.60/664,343.40 = 431,231.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,895.60x = 664,343.40 × 431,231.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,895.60x = 286,485,867,331.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,485,867,331.44/442,895.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646,847.40

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