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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,721.20, 647,581.80 and 273,479.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,721.20, 647,581.80 and 273,479.60 is: 410,219.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,721.20 : 647,581.80 = 273,479.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,721.20/647,581.80 = 273,479.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,721.20x = 647,581.80 × 273,479.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,721.20x = 177,100,411,631.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,100,411,631.28/431,721.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,219.40

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