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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831,275.44, 1,246,525.62 and 431,809

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831,275.44, 1,246,525.62 and 431,809 is: 647,512.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831,275.44 : 1,246,525.62 = 431,809 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831,275.44/1,246,525.62 = 431,809/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831,275.44x = 1,246,525.62 × 431,809
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831,275.44x = 538,260,981,446.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,260,981,446.58/831,275.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647,512.19

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