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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,469.66, 974,283.50 and 270,237.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,469.66, 974,283.50 and 270,237.56 is: 404,765.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,469.66 : 974,283.50 = 270,237.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,469.66/974,283.50 = 270,237.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,469.66x = 974,283.50 × 270,237.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,469.66x = 263,287,989,565.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,287,989,565.66/650,469.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,765.98

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