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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,315.40, 731,598.30 and 432,328.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488,315.40, 731,598.30 and 432,328.20 is: 647,717.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,315.40 : 731,598.30 = 432,328.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,315.40/731,598.30 = 432,328.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,315.40x = 731,598.30 × 432,328.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,315.40x = 316,290,576,162.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,290,576,162.06/488,315.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647,717.80

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