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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,563.40, 651,845.10 and 275,131.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,563.40, 651,845.10 and 275,131.10 is: 412,696.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,563.40 : 651,845.10 = 275,131.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,563.40/651,845.10 = 275,131.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,563.40x = 651,845.10 × 275,131.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,563.40x = 179,342,859,392.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,342,859,392.61/434,563.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,696.65

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