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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,735.40, 647,603.10 and 274,271.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,735.40, 647,603.10 and 274,271.40 is: 411,407.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,735.40 : 647,603.10 = 274,271.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,735.40/647,603.10 = 274,271.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,735.40x = 647,603.10 × 274,271.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,735.40x = 177,619,008,881.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,619,008,881.34/431,735.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,407.10

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