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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,972.42, 976,523.21 and 272,011.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,972.42, 976,523.21 and 272,011.62 is: 408,044.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,972.42 : 976,523.21 = 272,011.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,972.42/976,523.21 = 272,011.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,972.42x = 976,523.21 × 272,011.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,972.42x = 265,625,663,441.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,625,663,441.04/650,972.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,044.42

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