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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,329.60, 609,494.40 and 273,619.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,329.60, 609,494.40 and 273,619.20 is: 410,428.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,329.60 : 609,494.40 = 273,619.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,329.60/609,494.40 = 273,619.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,329.60x = 609,494.40 × 273,619.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,329.60x = 166,769,370,132.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,769,370,132.48/406,329.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,428.80

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