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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,999.20, 647,998.80 and 273,757.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,999.20, 647,998.80 and 273,757.60 is: 410,636.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,999.20 : 647,998.80 = 273,757.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,999.20/647,998.80 = 273,757.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,999.20x = 647,998.80 × 273,757.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,999.20x = 177,394,596,290.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,394,596,290.88/431,999.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,636.40

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