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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610,898.64, 915,979.68 and 273,878.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610,898.64, 915,979.68 and 273,878.34 is: 410,652.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610,898.64 : 915,979.68 = 273,878.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610,898.64/915,979.68 = 273,878.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610,898.64x = 915,979.68 × 273,878.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610,898.64x = 250,866,994,232.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,866,994,232.13/610,898.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,652.40

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