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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,584.94, 645,286.91 and 272,531.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,584.94, 645,286.91 and 272,531.26 is: 408,423.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,584.94 : 645,286.91 = 272,531.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,584.94/645,286.91 = 272,531.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,584.94x = 645,286.91 × 272,531.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,584.94x = 175,860,852,098.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,860,852,098.70/430,584.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,423.14

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