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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,931.16, 943,168.32 and 273,859.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,931.16, 943,168.32 and 273,859.56 is: 410,689.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,931.16 : 943,168.32 = 273,859.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,931.16/943,168.32 = 273,859.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,931.16x = 943,168.32 × 273,859.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,931.16x = 258,295,661,121.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,295,661,121.14/628,931.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,689.88

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