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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,329.80, 647,577.90 and 273,865.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,329.80, 647,577.90 and 273,865.80 is: 411,168.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,329.80 : 647,577.90 = 273,865.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,329.80/647,577.90 = 273,865.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,329.80x = 647,577.90 × 273,865.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,329.80x = 177,349,439,645.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,349,439,645.82/431,329.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,168.99

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