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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,991.37, 972,420.90 and 268,912.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,991.37, 972,420.90 and 268,912.50 is: 403,548.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,991.37 : 972,420.90 = 268,912.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,991.37/972,420.90 = 268,912.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,991.37x = 972,420.90 × 268,912.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,991.37x = 261,496,135,271.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,496,135,271.25/647,991.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,548.79

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