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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,719.93, 942,550.89 and 273,466.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,719.93, 942,550.89 and 273,466.38 is: 409,969.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,719.93 : 942,550.89 = 273,466.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,719.93/942,550.89 = 273,466.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,719.93x = 942,550.89 × 273,466.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,719.93x = 257,755,979,854.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,755,979,854.08/628,719.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,969.48

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