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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609,311.62, 914,154.27 and 272,635.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609,311.62, 914,154.27 and 272,635.66 is: 409,037.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609,311.62 : 914,154.27 = 272,635.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609,311.62/914,154.27 = 272,635.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609,311.62x = 914,154.27 × 272,635.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609,311.62x = 249,231,052,743.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,231,052,743.27/609,311.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,037.09

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