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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,984.62, 972,410.82 and 268,905.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,984.62, 972,410.82 and 268,905.70 is: 403,538.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,984.62 : 972,410.82 = 268,905.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,984.62/972,410.82 = 268,905.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,984.62x = 972,410.82 × 268,905.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,984.62x = 261,486,812,239.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,486,812,239.67/647,984.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,538.61

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