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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543,679.70, 815,519.55 and 431,705.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543,679.70, 815,519.55 and 431,705.30 is: 647,557.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543,679.70 : 815,519.55 = 431,705.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543,679.70/815,519.55 = 431,705.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543,679.70x = 815,519.55 × 431,705.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543,679.70x = 352,064,111,988.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,064,111,988.62/543,679.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647,557.95

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