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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,853.80, 976,280.70 and 276,828.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,853.80, 976,280.70 and 276,828.20 is: 415,242.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,853.80 : 976,280.70 = 276,828.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,853.80/976,280.70 = 276,828.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,853.80x = 976,280.70 × 276,828.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,853.80x = 270,262,028,875.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,262,028,875.74/650,853.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,242.30

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