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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,730.60, 647,595.90 and 274,655.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,730.60, 647,595.90 and 274,655.40 is: 411,983.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,730.60 : 647,595.90 = 274,655.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,730.60/647,595.90 = 274,655.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,730.60x = 647,595.90 × 274,655.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,730.60x = 177,865,710,952.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,865,710,952.86/431,730.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,983.10

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