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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,315.16, 644,882.22 and 272,260.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,315.16, 644,882.22 and 272,260.67 is: 408,017.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,315.16 : 644,882.22 = 272,260.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,315.16/644,882.22 = 272,260.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,315.16x = 644,882.22 × 272,260.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,315.16x = 175,576,062,063.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,576,062,063.88/430,315.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,017.38

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