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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,979.12, 972,402.53 and 268,900.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,979.12, 972,402.53 and 268,900.22 is: 403,530.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,979.12 : 972,402.53 = 268,900.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,979.12/972,402.53 = 268,900.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,979.12x = 972,402.53 × 268,900.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,979.12x = 261,479,255,332.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,479,255,332.06/647,979.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,530.37

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