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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,914.10, 664,371.15 and 431,250.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,914.10, 664,371.15 and 431,250.10 is: 646,875.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,914.10 : 664,371.15 = 431,250.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,914.10/664,371.15 = 431,250.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,914.10x = 664,371.15 × 431,250.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,914.10x = 286,510,124,874.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,510,124,874.62/442,914.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646,875.15

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