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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,531.98, 971,064.69 and 273,584.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,531.98, 971,064.69 and 273,584.14 is: 410,277.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,531.98 : 971,064.69 = 273,584.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,531.98/971,064.69 = 273,584.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,531.98x = 971,064.69 × 273,584.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,531.98x = 265,667,898,098.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,667,898,098.02/647,531.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,277.65

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