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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,720.20, 647,580.30 and 273,478.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,720.20, 647,580.30 and 273,478.60 is: 410,217.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,720.20 : 647,580.30 = 273,478.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,720.20/647,580.30 = 273,478.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,720.20x = 647,580.30 × 273,478.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,720.20x = 177,099,353,831.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,099,353,831.58/431,720.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,217.90

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