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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,172.10, 941,966.55 and 273,003.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,172.10, 941,966.55 and 273,003.30 is: 409,378.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,172.10 : 941,966.55 = 273,003.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,172.10/941,966.55 = 273,003.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,172.10x = 941,966.55 × 273,003.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,172.10x = 257,159,976,639.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,159,976,639.62/628,172.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,378.22

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