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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,689.36, 942,505.05 and 273,435.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,689.36, 942,505.05 and 273,435.81 is: 409,923.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,689.36 : 942,505.05 = 273,435.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,689.36/942,505.05 = 273,435.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,689.36x = 942,505.05 × 273,435.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,689.36x = 257,714,632,801.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,714,632,801.23/628,689.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,923.65

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