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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,730.60, 647,595.90 and 274,266.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,730.60, 647,595.90 and 274,266.60 is: 411,399.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,730.60 : 647,595.90 = 274,266.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,730.60/647,595.90 = 274,266.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,730.60x = 647,595.90 × 274,266.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,730.60x = 177,613,925,666.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,613,925,666.94/431,730.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,399.90

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