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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,431.81, 893,628.21 and 382,449.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,431.81, 893,628.21 and 382,449.57 is: 527,882.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,431.81 : 893,628.21 = 382,449.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,431.81/893,628.21 = 382,449.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,431.81x = 893,628.21 × 382,449.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,431.81x = 341,767,724,654.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,767,724,654.37/647,431.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527,882.19

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