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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,999.70, 647,999.55 and 274,406.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,999.70, 647,999.55 and 274,406.10 is: 411,609.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,999.70 : 647,999.55 = 274,406.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,999.70/647,999.55 = 274,406.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,999.70x = 647,999.55 × 274,406.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,999.70x = 177,815,029,317.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,815,029,317.26/431,999.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,609.15

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