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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,650.55, 974,554.41 and 270,418.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,650.55, 974,554.41 and 270,418.46 is: 405,036.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,650.55 : 974,554.41 = 270,418.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,650.55/974,554.41 = 270,418.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,650.55x = 974,554.41 × 270,418.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,650.55x = 263,537,502,738.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,537,502,738.41/650,650.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,036.93

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