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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,685.60, 647,528.40 and 274,221.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,685.60, 647,528.40 and 274,221.60 is: 411,332.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,685.60 : 647,528.40 = 274,221.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,685.60/647,528.40 = 274,221.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,685.60x = 647,528.40 × 274,221.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,685.60x = 177,566,273,893.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,566,273,893.44/431,685.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,332.40

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