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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,713.60, 647,570.40 and 274,249.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,713.60, 647,570.40 and 274,249.60 is: 411,374.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,713.60 : 647,570.40 = 274,249.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,713.60/647,570.40 = 274,249.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,713.60x = 647,570.40 × 274,249.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,713.60x = 177,595,923,171.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,595,923,171.84/431,713.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,374.40

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