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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,008.60, 941,721.30 and 272,839.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,008.60, 941,721.30 and 272,839.80 is: 409,133.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,008.60 : 941,721.30 = 272,839.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,008.60/941,721.30 = 272,839.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,008.60x = 941,721.30 × 272,839.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,008.60x = 256,939,051,147.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,939,051,147.74/628,008.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,133.01

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