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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485,488.62, 670,261.32 and 431,624.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485,488.62, 670,261.32 and 431,624.58 is: 595,897.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485,488.62 : 670,261.32 = 431,624.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485,488.62/670,261.32 = 431,624.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485,488.62x = 670,261.32 × 431,624.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485,488.62x = 289,301,260,735.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,301,260,735.25/485,488.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595,897.10

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