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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609,864.60, 914,796.90 and 277,440.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609,864.60, 914,796.90 and 277,440.60 is: 416,160.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609,864.60 : 914,796.90 = 277,440.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609,864.60/914,796.90 = 277,440.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609,864.60x = 914,796.90 × 277,440.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609,864.60x = 253,801,800,814.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,801,800,814.14/609,864.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,160.90

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