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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609,229.62, 914,031.27 and 272,553.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609,229.62, 914,031.27 and 272,553.66 is: 408,914.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609,229.62 : 914,031.27 = 272,553.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609,229.62/914,031.27 = 272,553.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609,229.62x = 914,031.27 × 272,553.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609,229.62x = 249,122,567,992.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,122,567,992.95/609,229.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,914.08

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