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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,642.58, 974,542.38 and 270,410.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,642.58, 974,542.38 and 270,410.46 is: 405,024.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,642.58 : 974,542.38 = 270,410.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,642.58/974,542.38 = 270,410.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,642.58x = 974,542.38 × 270,410.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,642.58x = 263,526,453,265.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,526,453,265.30/650,642.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,024.91

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