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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,986.12, 972,413.07 and 268,907.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,986.12, 972,413.07 and 268,907.20 is: 403,540.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,986.12 : 972,413.07 = 268,907.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,986.12/972,413.07 = 268,907.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,986.12x = 972,413.07 × 268,907.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,986.12x = 261,488,875,897.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,488,875,897.10/647,986.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,540.86

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