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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,417.76, 971,520.30 and 273,440.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,417.76, 971,520.30 and 273,440.76 is: 410,327.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,417.76 : 971,520.30 = 273,440.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,417.76/971,520.30 = 273,440.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,417.76x = 971,520.30 × 273,440.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,417.76x = 265,653,249,187.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,653,249,187.43/647,417.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,327.40

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