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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,485.60, 647,228.40 and 274,410.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,485.60, 647,228.40 and 274,410.40 is: 411,615.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,485.60 : 647,228.40 = 274,410.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,485.60/647,228.40 = 274,410.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,485.60x = 647,228.40 × 274,410.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,485.60x = 177,606,204,135.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,606,204,135.36/431,485.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,615.60

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