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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,319.41, 644,888.60 and 272,264.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,319.41, 644,888.60 and 272,264.92 is: 408,023.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,319.41 : 644,888.60 = 272,264.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,319.41/644,888.60 = 272,264.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,319.41x = 644,888.60 × 272,264.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,319.41x = 175,580,538,502.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,580,538,502.14/430,319.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,023.75

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