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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,468.16, 974,281.25 and 270,236.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,468.16, 974,281.25 and 270,236.05 is: 404,763.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,468.16 : 974,281.25 = 270,236.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,468.16/974,281.25 = 270,236.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,468.16x = 974,281.25 × 270,236.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,468.16x = 263,285,914,828.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,285,914,828.95/650,468.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,763.72

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