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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,694.60, 647,541.90 and 274,230.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,694.60, 647,541.90 and 274,230.60 is: 411,345.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,694.60 : 647,541.90 = 274,230.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,694.60/647,541.90 = 274,230.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,694.60x = 647,541.90 × 274,230.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,694.60x = 177,575,803,762.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,575,803,762.14/431,694.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,345.90

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