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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649,333.22, 973,475.31 and 270,539.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649,333.22, 973,475.31 and 270,539.24 is: 405,590.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649,333.22 : 973,475.31 = 270,539.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649,333.22/973,475.31 = 270,539.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649,333.22x = 973,475.31 × 270,539.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649,333.22x = 263,363,270,526.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,363,270,526.16/649,333.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,590.32

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