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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831,231.26, 1,244,598.07 and 431,030.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831,231.26, 1,244,598.07 and 431,030.73 is: 645,379.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831,231.26 : 1,244,598.07 = 431,030.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831,231.26/1,244,598.07 = 431,030.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831,231.26x = 1,244,598.07 × 431,030.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831,231.26x = 536,460,014,668.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,460,014,668.69/831,231.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645,379.98

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