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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,318.91, 644,887.85 and 272,264.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,318.91, 644,887.85 and 272,264.42 is: 408,023.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,318.91 : 644,887.85 = 272,264.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,318.91/644,887.85 = 272,264.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,318.91x = 644,887.85 × 272,264.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,318.91x = 175,580,011,859.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,580,011,859.54/430,318.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,023.00

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