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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,273.20, 746,632.20 and 431,399.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,273.20, 746,632.20 and 431,399.60 is: 646,426.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,273.20 : 746,632.20 = 431,399.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,273.20/746,632.20 = 431,399.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,273.20x = 746,632.20 × 431,399.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,273.20x = 322,096,832,427.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,096,832,427.12/498,273.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646,426.16

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