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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649,329.72, 973,470.06 and 270,535.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649,329.72, 973,470.06 and 270,535.74 is: 405,585.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649,329.72 : 973,470.06 = 270,535.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649,329.72/973,470.06 = 270,535.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649,329.72x = 973,470.06 × 270,535.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649,329.72x = 263,358,443,049.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,358,443,049.94/649,329.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,585.07

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