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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607,423.60, 911,135.40 and 274,999.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607,423.60, 911,135.40 and 274,999.60 is: 412,499.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607,423.60 : 911,135.40 = 274,999.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607,423.60/911,135.40 = 274,999.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607,423.60x = 911,135.40 × 274,999.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607,423.60x = 250,561,870,545.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,561,870,545.84/607,423.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,499.40

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