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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831,462.07, 1,246,805.39 and 431,995.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831,462.07, 1,246,805.39 and 431,995.45 is: 647,791.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831,462.07 : 1,246,805.39 = 431,995.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831,462.07/1,246,805.39 = 431,995.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831,462.07x = 1,246,805.39 × 431,995.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831,462.07x = 538,614,253,355.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,614,253,355.50/831,462.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647,791.73

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