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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,817.60, 610,226.40 and 274,107.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,817.60, 610,226.40 and 274,107.20 is: 411,160.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,817.60 : 610,226.40 = 274,107.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,817.60/610,226.40 = 274,107.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,817.60x = 610,226.40 × 274,107.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,817.60x = 167,267,449,870.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,267,449,870.08/406,817.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,160.80

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