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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607,421.60, 911,132.40 and 274,997.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607,421.60, 911,132.40 and 274,997.60 is: 412,496.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607,421.60 : 911,132.40 = 274,997.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607,421.60/911,132.40 = 274,997.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607,421.60x = 911,132.40 × 274,997.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607,421.60x = 250,559,223,282.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,559,223,282.24/607,421.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,496.40

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