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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398,607.12, 597,910.68 and 273,569.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398,607.12, 597,910.68 and 273,569.04 is: 410,353.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398,607.12 : 597,910.68 = 273,569.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398,607.12/597,910.68 = 273,569.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398,607.12x = 597,910.68 × 273,569.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398,607.12x = 163,569,850,733.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,569,850,733.35/398,607.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,353.56

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