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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831,279.44, 1,246,531.62 and 431,813

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831,279.44, 1,246,531.62 and 431,813 is: 647,518.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831,279.44 : 1,246,531.62 = 431,813 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831,279.44/1,246,531.62 = 431,813/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831,279.44x = 1,246,531.62 × 431,813
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831,279.44x = 538,268,558,427.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,268,558,427.06/831,279.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647,518.19

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