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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831,531.60, 1,247,005.80 and 432,039.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831,531.60, 1,247,005.80 and 432,039.60 is: 647,907.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831,531.60 : 1,247,005.80 = 432,039.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831,531.60/1,247,005.80 = 432,039.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831,531.60x = 1,247,005.80 × 432,039.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831,531.60x = 538,755,887,029.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,755,887,029.68/831,531.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647,907.89

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