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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,003.60, 941,713.80 and 272,834.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,003.60, 941,713.80 and 272,834.80 is: 409,125.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,003.60 : 941,713.80 = 272,834.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,003.60/941,713.80 = 272,834.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,003.60x = 941,713.80 × 272,834.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,003.60x = 256,932,296,280.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,932,296,280.24/628,003.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,125.52

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