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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,284.40, 971,254.55 and 431,290.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,284.40, 971,254.55 and 431,290.77 is: 647,154.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,284.40 : 971,254.55 = 431,290.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,284.40/971,254.55 = 431,290.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,284.40x = 971,254.55 × 431,290.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,284.40x = 418,893,122,735.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,893,122,735.50/647,284.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647,154.67

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