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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,159.47, 757,226.46 and 431,422.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,159.47, 757,226.46 and 431,422.02 is: 646,695.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,159.47 : 757,226.46 = 431,422.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,159.47/757,226.46 = 431,422.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,159.47x = 757,226.46 × 431,422.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,159.47x = 326,684,168,970.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,684,168,970.65/505,159.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646,695.13

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