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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646,878.53, 970,504.88 and 267,729.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646,878.53, 970,504.88 and 267,729.17 is: 401,671.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646,878.53 : 970,504.88 = 267,729.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646,878.53/970,504.88 = 267,729.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646,878.53x = 970,504.88 × 267,729.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646,878.53x = 259,832,464,664.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,832,464,664.70/646,878.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,671.18

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