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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,692.60, 647,538.90 and 274,228.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,692.60, 647,538.90 and 274,228.60 is: 411,342.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,692.60 : 647,538.90 = 274,228.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,692.60/647,538.90 = 274,228.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,692.60x = 647,538.90 × 274,228.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,692.60x = 177,573,685,992.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,573,685,992.54/431,692.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,342.90

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