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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,957.60, 608,936.40 and 273,247.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,957.60, 608,936.40 and 273,247.20 is: 409,870.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,957.60 : 608,936.40 = 273,247.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,957.60/608,936.40 = 273,247.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,957.60x = 608,936.40 × 273,247.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,957.60x = 166,390,166,278.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,390,166,278.08/405,957.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,870.80

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