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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,147.60, 765,221.40 and 431,415.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,147.60, 765,221.40 and 431,415.60 is: 647,123.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,147.60 : 765,221.40 = 431,415.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,147.60/765,221.40 = 431,415.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,147.60x = 765,221.40 × 431,415.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,147.60x = 330,128,449,413.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,128,449,413.84/510,147.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647,123.40

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