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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,529.98, 971,061.69 and 273,582.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,529.98, 971,061.69 and 273,582.14 is: 410,274.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,529.98 : 971,061.69 = 273,582.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,529.98/971,061.69 = 273,582.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,529.98x = 971,061.69 × 273,582.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,529.98x = 265,665,135,222.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,665,135,222.22/647,529.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,274.65

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