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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608,832.43, 913,254.92 and 271,890.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608,832.43, 913,254.92 and 271,890.25 is: 407,838.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608,832.43 : 913,254.92 = 271,890.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608,832.43/913,254.92 = 271,890.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608,832.43x = 913,254.92 × 271,890.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608,832.43x = 248,305,108,512.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,305,108,512.53/608,832.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407,838.18

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