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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543,209.70, 814,814.55 and 431,235.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543,209.70, 814,814.55 and 431,235.30 is: 646,852.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543,209.70 : 814,814.55 = 431,235.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543,209.70/814,814.55 = 431,235.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543,209.70x = 814,814.55 × 431,235.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543,209.70x = 351,376,796,913.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,376,796,913.62/543,209.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646,852.95

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