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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487,568.20, 670,931.22 and 431,114.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487,568.20, 670,931.22 and 431,114.44 is: 593,246.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487,568.20 : 670,931.22 = 431,114.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487,568.20/670,931.22 = 431,114.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487,568.20x = 670,931.22 × 431,114.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487,568.20x = 289,248,137,188.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,248,137,188.82/487,568.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,246.52

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