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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509,627.70, 764,441.55 and 273,431.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509,627.70, 764,441.55 and 273,431.70 is: 410,147.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509,627.70 : 764,441.55 = 273,431.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509,627.70/764,441.55 = 273,431.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509,627.70x = 764,441.55 × 273,431.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509,627.70x = 209,022,552,567.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,022,552,567.14/509,627.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,147.55

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