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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,247.80, 970,526.10 and 272,847.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,247.80, 970,526.10 and 272,847.80 is: 409,126.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,247.80 : 970,526.10 = 272,847.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,247.80/970,526.10 = 272,847.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,247.80x = 970,526.10 × 272,847.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,247.80x = 264,805,911,227.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,805,911,227.58/647,247.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,126.01

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