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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,705.60, 647,558.40 and 274,241.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,705.60, 647,558.40 and 274,241.60 is: 411,362.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,705.60 : 647,558.40 = 274,241.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,705.60/647,558.40 = 274,241.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,705.60x = 647,558.40 × 274,241.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,705.60x = 177,587,451,709.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,587,451,709.44/431,705.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,362.40

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