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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679,622.47, 938,021.72 and 431,103.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679,622.47, 938,021.72 and 431,103.67 is: 595,013.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679,622.47 : 938,021.72 = 431,103.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679,622.47/938,021.72 = 431,103.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679,622.47x = 938,021.72 × 431,103.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679,622.47x = 404,384,606,031.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,384,606,031.71/679,622.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595,013.59

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