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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,318.16, 644,886.72 and 272,263.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,318.16, 644,886.72 and 272,263.67 is: 408,021.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,318.16 : 644,886.72 = 272,263.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,318.16/644,886.72 = 272,263.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,318.16x = 644,886.72 × 272,263.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,318.16x = 175,579,221,897.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,579,221,897.03/430,318.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,021.88

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