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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,979.37, 972,402.90 and 268,900.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,979.37, 972,402.90 and 268,900.47 is: 403,530.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,979.37 : 972,402.90 = 268,900.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,979.37/972,402.90 = 268,900.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,979.37x = 972,402.90 × 268,900.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,979.37x = 261,479,596,839.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,479,596,839.36/647,979.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,530.74

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