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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,983.62, 972,409.28 and 268,904.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,983.62, 972,409.28 and 268,904.72 is: 403,537.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,983.62 : 972,409.28 = 268,904.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,983.62/972,409.28 = 268,904.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,983.62x = 972,409.28 × 268,904.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,983.62x = 261,485,446,250.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,485,446,250.30/647,983.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,537.12

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