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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,941.44, 971,981.28 and 274,002.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,941.44, 971,981.28 and 274,002.24 is: 411,032.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,941.44 : 971,981.28 = 274,002.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,941.44/971,981.28 = 274,002.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,941.44x = 971,981.28 × 274,002.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,941.44x = 266,325,047,958.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,325,047,958.07/647,941.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,032.59

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