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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,737.60, 647,606.40 and 274,273.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,737.60, 647,606.40 and 274,273.60 is: 411,410.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,737.60 : 647,606.40 = 274,273.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,737.60/647,606.40 = 274,273.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,737.60x = 647,606.40 × 274,273.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,737.60x = 177,621,338,711.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,621,338,711.04/431,737.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,410.40

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