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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610,867.56, 915,933.18 and 273,847.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610,867.56, 915,933.18 and 273,847.20 is: 410,605.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610,867.56 : 915,933.18 = 273,847.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610,867.56/915,933.18 = 273,847.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610,867.56x = 915,933.18 × 273,847.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610,867.56x = 250,825,736,730.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,825,736,730.10/610,867.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,605.76

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