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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,338.60, 647,007.90 and 274,263.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,338.60, 647,007.90 and 274,263.40 is: 411,395.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,338.60 : 647,007.90 = 274,263.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,338.60/647,007.90 = 274,263.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,338.60x = 647,007.90 × 274,263.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,338.60x = 177,450,586,480.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,450,586,480.86/431,338.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,395.10

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