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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,703.10, 647,554.65 and 274,239.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,703.10, 647,554.65 and 274,239.10 is: 411,358.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,703.10 : 647,554.65 = 274,239.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,703.10/647,554.65 = 274,239.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,703.10x = 647,554.65 × 274,239.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,703.10x = 177,584,804,416.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,584,804,416.82/431,703.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,358.65

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