Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,200.48, 970,710 and 273,136
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 647,200.48, 970,710 and 273,136 is: 409,665.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
647,200.48 : 970,710 = 273,136 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
647,200.48/970,710 = 273,136/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
647,200.48x = 970,710 × 273,136 - Step 4: Simplify right side
647,200.48x = 265,135,846,560 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 265,135,846,560/647,200.48 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 409,665.71
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