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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,996.10, 647,994.15 and 274,920.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,996.10, 647,994.15 and 274,920.90 is: 412,381.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,996.10 : 647,994.15 = 274,920.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,996.10/647,994.15 = 274,920.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,996.10x = 647,994.15 × 274,920.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,996.10x = 178,147,134,912.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,147,134,912.74/431,996.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,381.35

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