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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539,681.76, 810,020.48 and 273,628

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539,681.76, 810,020.48 and 273,628 is: 410,694.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539,681.76 : 810,020.48 = 273,628 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539,681.76/810,020.48 = 273,628/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539,681.76x = 810,020.48 × 273,628
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539,681.76x = 221,644,283,901.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,644,283,901.44/539,681.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,694.41

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