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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,990.37, 972,419.40 and 268,911.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,990.37, 972,419.40 and 268,911.50 is: 403,547.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,990.37 : 972,419.40 = 268,911.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,990.37/972,419.40 = 268,911.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,990.37x = 972,419.40 × 268,911.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,990.37x = 261,494,754,621.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,494,754,621.00/647,990.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,547.29

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