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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,704.10, 647,556.15 and 274,240.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,704.10, 647,556.15 and 274,240.10 is: 411,360.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,704.10 : 647,556.15 = 274,240.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,704.10/647,556.15 = 274,240.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,704.10x = 647,556.15 × 274,240.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,704.10x = 177,585,863,331.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,585,863,331.62/431,704.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,360.15

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