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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,529.48, 971,060.94 and 273,581.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,529.48, 971,060.94 and 273,581.64 is: 410,273.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,529.48 : 971,060.94 = 273,581.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,529.48/971,060.94 = 273,581.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,529.48x = 971,060.94 × 273,581.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,529.48x = 265,664,444,505.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,664,444,505.14/647,529.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,273.90

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