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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608,847.40, 913,271.10 and 431,554.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608,847.40, 913,271.10 and 431,554.60 is: 647,331.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608,847.40 : 913,271.10 = 431,554.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608,847.40/913,271.10 = 431,554.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608,847.40x = 913,271.10 × 431,554.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608,847.40x = 394,126,344,252.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,126,344,252.06/608,847.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647,331.90

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