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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,310.27, 644,874.90 and 272,255.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,310.27, 644,874.90 and 272,255.78 is: 408,010.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,310.27 : 644,874.90 = 272,255.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,310.27/644,874.90 = 272,255.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,310.27x = 644,874.90 × 272,255.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,310.27x = 175,570,915,677.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,570,915,677.55/430,310.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,010.06

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