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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,937.44, 971,975.28 and 273,998.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,937.44, 971,975.28 and 273,998.24 is: 411,026.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,937.44 : 971,975.28 = 273,998.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,937.44/971,975.28 = 273,998.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,937.44x = 971,975.28 × 273,998.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,937.44x = 266,319,516,043.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,319,516,043.51/647,937.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,026.59

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