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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608,637.52, 913,172.40 and 271,647.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608,637.52, 913,172.40 and 271,647.52 is: 407,567.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608,637.52 : 913,172.40 = 271,647.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608,637.52/913,172.40 = 271,647.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608,637.52x = 913,172.40 × 271,647.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608,637.52x = 248,061,017,792.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,061,017,792.45/608,637.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407,567.74

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