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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,649.55, 974,552.91 and 270,417.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,649.55, 974,552.91 and 270,417.46 is: 405,035.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,649.55 : 974,552.91 = 270,417.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,649.55/974,552.91 = 270,417.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,649.55x = 974,552.91 × 270,417.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,649.55x = 263,536,122,557.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,536,122,557.81/650,649.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,035.43

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