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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,980.12, 972,404.03 and 268,901.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,980.12, 972,404.03 and 268,901.22 is: 403,531.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,980.12 : 972,404.03 = 268,901.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,980.12/972,404.03 = 268,901.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,980.12x = 972,404.03 × 268,901.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,980.12x = 261,480,629,999.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,480,629,999.92/647,980.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,531.87

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