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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831,266.43, 1,246,512.17 and 431,799.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831,266.43, 1,246,512.17 and 431,799.95 is: 647,498.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831,266.43 : 1,246,512.17 = 431,799.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831,266.43/1,246,512.17 = 431,799.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831,266.43x = 1,246,512.17 × 431,799.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831,266.43x = 538,243,884,288.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,243,884,288.83/831,266.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647,498.64

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